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What are primary sources? Original records from the past recorded by people who were: Involved in the event Witnessed the event, OR Knew the persons involved in the event

What are primary sources? Keep in mind that a primary source reflects only one point of view and may contain a person’s bias (prejudice) toward an event.

Examples of primary sources: Personal Records Diaries, journals, records

Examples of primary sources: Visual Materials Paintings, drawings, sculpture

Examples of primary sources: Oral Histories Click on this button to hear an example of oral history -------- > Chronicles, memoirs, myths, legends passed down by word of mouth

What are secondary sources? Secondary sources are made at a later time. They include written information by historians or others AFTER an event has taken place.

Examples of secondary sources: Textbooks, biographies, histories, newspaper report by someone who was not present

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