Primary and Secondary Sources Flashcard

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is an original document or artifact that was created during the time period being studied.

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Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A fictional novel set during World War II
• A textbook written by a historian
• An article summarizing research findings
• A diary written by a soldier during World War II

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A diary written by a soldier during World War II

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What is a secondary source?

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A secondary source is a document or recording that provides information about an event, person, or topic, but is not directly from that event, person, or topic.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

Autobiography

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Diary

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Novel

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History textbook

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History textbook

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Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

An article summarizing research findings

,

A fictional novel set during World War II

,

A textbook written by a historian

,

A diary written by a soldier during World War II

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A diary written by a soldier during World War II

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What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials or first-hand accounts, while secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of primary sources.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• An article summarizing research findings
• A textbook written by a historian
• A fictional novel set during World War II
• A diary written by a soldier during World War II

Back

A diary written by a soldier during World War II

Front

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

Novel

,

Autobiography

,

Newspaper article

,

History textbook

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History textbook

Front

What is a primary source?

Back

A primary source is an original document or artifact that was created during the time period being studied.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• An article summarizing research findings
• A textbook written by a historian
• A fictional novel set during World War II
• A diary written by a soldier during World War II

Back

A diary written by a soldier during World War II