(paraphrase this into simple words) Primary sources are original materials created during the time under study, such as diaries, photographs, or official documents. In contrast, secondary sources interpret or analyze primary sources, like textbooks, articles, or biographies that discuss historical events.

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Primary sources are original items made during the time being studied, like diaries, photos, or official papers. Secondary sources talk about or explain primary sources, such as textbooks, articles, or biographies that cover historical events.