Primary and Secondary Sources Primary and Secondary Sources

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Primary and Secondary Sources

Primary and Secondary Sources

Primary and Secondary Sources

Primary and Secondary Sources

Different Types of Sources n There are two different types of sources q q

Different Types of Sources n There are two different types of sources q q Primary- evidence from a time period or event Secondary- someone else’s interpretation of a time period or event. Direct Source- First Hand account Indirect Source- Second Hand information

What is a Primary Source? An informational source from the time of an event

What is a Primary Source? An informational source from the time of an event n n n n Autobiographies Diaries Documents Eyewitness accounts Laws Letters Newspaper articles Speeches n n n Artifacts Oral histories Photographs Film footage Art Music

Why do we use primary sources? n n It’s hard evidence from the time

Why do we use primary sources? n n It’s hard evidence from the time period, not information that has been passed through the telephone game of telling and retelling history. Only your interpretation

Does a Primary Source have to be the original material? No – it can

Does a Primary Source have to be the original material? No – it can be in another form, but it can’t be edited or interpreted in any way. For example, A picture of King Tut’s coffin printed in a book or posted on a website can be considered a primary source. (the image is primary, but the book is secondary)

Questions to ask yourself when looking at Primary Sources n n n Who wrote

Questions to ask yourself when looking at Primary Sources n n n Who wrote (or made) this? How do they know the information they are telling me? When did they write/ make it? Why did they write/ make it? Who did they write/ make it for?

What are Secondary Sources? An informational source that analyzes the event. n These sources

What are Secondary Sources? An informational source that analyzes the event. n These sources often use several primary sources to compile their information. n This is someone else’s interpretation of an event, not a first person account. n Examples q q Biographies Encyclopedias History books Textbooks

Are Secondary Sources useful? Yes – They provide the necessary background or context to

Are Secondary Sources useful? Yes – They provide the necessary background or context to be able to interpret Primary Sources. For example, Your Social Studies textbook can provide background information about the events leading up to the American Revolution…

Reading Sources Ask these basic questions about every source, no matter how obvious the

Reading Sources Ask these basic questions about every source, no matter how obvious the answer might seem. – – – Who wrote this? What does it say? When was it written? Where was it written? Why was it written?

Summing Up It is important to determine the type of information you are looking

Summing Up It is important to determine the type of information you are looking at. q q q Primary sources are original sources of information Secondary sources summarize, analyze, or critique primary sources Both primary and secondary sources can be good sources of information, but you need to critically evaluate them.

Manifest Destiny The 19 th-century belief that the expansion of the US throughout the

Manifest Destiny The 19 th-century belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable. In other words… The United States (it’s white, Christian citizens) was destined—by God—to expand its territory and spread democracy and capitalism across the entire North American continent. The United States could take what they wanted, when they wanted it…God made it their destiny!

Manifest Destiny The 19 th-century belief that the expansion of the US throughout the

Manifest Destiny The 19 th-century belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable. Examples… Many “Indian” wars…USA took land War of 1812…USA tried to take Canada Mexican/US War…America took Texas Spanish American War…America took Puerto Rico Phillippine American War…USA brought democracy to the country 1867…USA bought Alaska from Russia…The British colonies in “Canada” were terrified of American take over…Manifest Destiny was a real threat!

Manifest Destiny The 19 th-century belief that the expansion of the US throughout the

Manifest Destiny The 19 th-century belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable. The following image is “Manifest Destiny”. She is a frightening symbol for some, and the reason Americans feel entitled to take what they want. Look at the image (Analyze)…do your best to interpret the message Get ready for a circle activity!

Summing Up It is important to determine the type of information you are looking

Summing Up It is important to determine the type of information you are looking at. q q q Primary sources are original sources of information Secondary sources summarize, analyze, or critique primary sources Both primary and secondary sources can be good sources of information, but you need to critically evaluate them.