Primary and Secondary Sources
about the
American Revolution
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What are Primary and Secondary Sources?
Write a "p" next to the item if
you believe it is a primary source and a "s" if you think it is a
secondary source. Be ready to defend your answer!
1. Battle of Lexington Painting
2. Benjamin Franklin's Political Cartoon
3. Nonfiction Book on the American Revolution
4. Kids Discover Magazine on American Revolution dated 1998
5. The Declaration of Independence
6. British Tax Stamp for Paper Documents
7. Text book about the American Revolution
8. Patrick Henry's Speech about "give me liberty, or give me death!"
9. Coded Message of Benedict Arnold
10. Franklin's Pennsylvania Gazette
11. Encyclopedia article about the Boston Tea Party
12. Internet site on the Stamp Act
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14. Map of Fort William Henry on Lake George
15. American Revolution journal entry
16. Patrick Henry's Speech about "No taxation without representation"
