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 Timeline. Abraham Lincoln Timeline. A lifetime of events for the 16th American President, both private and public. From his birth February 12, 1809 in Kentucky to Lincoln's untimely death by assassination. Lincoln was shot in the back of the head on April 14, 1865 by John Wilkes Booth and he died early the following morning.