Primary source in history · defining relationship to the period studied

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70Comparing historical sources · explain why a single account is not enoughRECALL
To test perspective, bias, and missing context.
A source can be valuable without being complete or neutral.
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01Civilization that built Machu PicchuRECALL
Inca
The site is in modern-day Peru
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02City buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 CERECALL
Pompeii
Nearby Herculaneum was also buried
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