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Long ago, the American colonies wanted to be free from Great Britain. They wrote a special letter to say they were starting their own country. This famous paper is called the Declaration of Independence.
To understand this big event, we must look at different sources. We can read letters from the leaders who wrote it. We can also look at old newspapers from that time. Each source gives us a different piece of the puzzle.
When we gather facts, we must check if they are useful. A letter from a leader tells us their deep thoughts. A newspaper tells us what its printer chose to publish for people to read. Putting these together helps us see the whole story.
Imagine you are writing a report on how people felt when they heard about the Declaration of Independence. You have three sources: a modern history book, a diary from a girl in 1776, and a map of the colonies. Walk through how to gather the most useful facts.
- First, look at your goal. You want to know how people felt back then.
- Next, check the map. A map shows where places are, but it does not show feelings. Skip this source.
- Then, read the modern history book. It gives a good summary of the big event.
- Now, read the 1776 diary. This is a first-hand source. It tells you exactly how a real person felt that day.
- Last, combine the facts. Use the book for general facts and the diary for real feelings.