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Lesson 36 of 84 ยท Making Arguments

Building a Strong Argument

Diaries and journals offer personal windows into the past. A Civil War soldier's diary or a pioneer's journal lets us experience history through their eyes.

Key Facts

1

Primary sources come from the original time.

2

Secondary sources interpret the past.

3

Bias can affect any source.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is a primary source?