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HIST 121: America History to 1877 (Spring 2023)

What is a secondary source?

A Secondary source is a work written about an event or person after it has taken place. Some examples:

  • Book
  • Academic Article
  • Biography
  • Most websites
  • Media depictions (ex. films)
  • Documentaries
  • Reinactments
  • Monuments