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National History Day 2025

 

PRIMARY SOURCES

Sources that are created at the time period of study.

Example: The Declaration of Independence

 

SECONDARY SOURCES

Sources are scholarly sources that evaluated the primary sources, written after the event.

Examples: Textbook, Documentary Film

NHD Quick Tips

Smart Searching the Library of Congress

Smart Site Searching

How to Use Google Books

Finding Primary Sources in Secondary Sources

 

How to Engage with Professionals

What is Historical Context?

What is Wide Research?

Why Include Multiple Perspectives?

What is Historical Significance?

Can I Do Local History for my NHD Project?

Can I Do European History for my NHD Project?

Can I Do Ancient History for my NHD Project?

 

 

What is Student Voice?

 

Can I Do World History for my NHD Project?