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Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: History Through Primary Sources ActivityFordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: History Through Primary Sources Activity
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project
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Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: History Through Primary Sources

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This site from the Medieval Sourcebook answers the question: Why Study History Through Primary Sources? It provides complete information, a list of review questions, and bibliography information.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

primary sources

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Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

Common Core

RH.11-12.6 RH.11-12.10 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.9 RH.11-12.1 CCRA.W.8 RH.9-10.9 RST.9-10.9

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