Historians look to the thoughts and ideas of other historians. These are SECONDARY sources.


Secondary Sources

When you explore a secondary source, you are getting the thoughts and ideas of another historian.

Secondary sources often attempt to describe or explain primary sources. These sources argue a historical point or attempt to get the reader to hold a certain opinion. Examples of secondary sources include: dictionaries, encyclopedias, textbooks, books, and articles.

Take my interactive QUIZ to help you understand the difference between a PRIMARY and SECONDARY source.

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