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Primary Source Analysis Assignment

Find primary and secondary resources for topics related to American history.

What are secondary sources?

Secondary sources are studies of the past based on interpretations and analysis of primary sources. Generally they are the books and articles historians write. You will use secondary sources to learn about the time periods, geographic locations, or people groups associated with your chosen primary resource.

Reference Books & Encyclopedias

These databases include encyclopedia articles that you can read online.

Journal & Magazine Articles

Use these databases to search for articles on various topics, people, places, etc.