Examples of secondary sources: 1  Bibliographies. 2  Biographical works. 3  Reference books, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and atlases. 4  Articles from magazines, journals, and newspapers after the event. 5  Literature reviews and review articles (e.g., movie reviews, book reviews) 6  History books and other popular or scholarly books.
Storyline. In 1865, as the American Civil War winds inexorably toward conclusion, U.S. president Abraham Lincoln endeavors to achieve passage of the landmark constitutional amendment which will forever ban slavery from the United States.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. Served as President: 1861-1865. Vice President: Hannibal Hamlin, Andrew Johnson. Party: Republican. Age at inauguration: 52. Born: February 12, 1809, in Hodgenville, Hardin County, Kentucky. Died: April 15, 1865.