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National History Day 2026

Primary Sources/Secondary Sources

 

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

 

Can I Do World History for my NHD Project?

What is Student Voice?

Can I Do Ancient History for my NHD Project?

 

 

Can I Do European History for my NHD Project?

Can I Do Local History for my NHD Project?

What is Historical Significance?

Why Include Multiple Perspectives?

What is Wide Research?

What is Historical Context?

How to Engage with Professionals

Finding Primary Sources in Secondary Sources

 

How to Use Google Books

Smart Site Searching

Smart Searching the Library of Congress