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Lesson 61 of 84 · World History
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Oral history preserves spoken memories and stories. It captures voices that might not appear in written records, enriching our understanding of the past.
Key Facts
1
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
2
Historians use evidence to support claims.
3
Timelines show events in order.
Timeline
1607
Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, is founded
1620
The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
1776
The Declaration of Independence is signed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is a primary source?