Primary and Secondary Sources Flashcard

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What would be considered a primary source for Charlotte's study of her town's history?

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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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During a history class, Liam was asked to identify a primary source. Which of the following should he choose? 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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Ava is writing a report about the American Civil War. She uses a textbook that summarizes various historians' interpretations of the war. What type of source is the textbook?

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The textbook is a document or recording that provides information about an event, person, or topic, but is not directly from that event, person, or topic.

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Charlotte is working on a history project and needs to find a secondary source. Which of the following should she choose? Autobiography, Diary, Novel, History textbook

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History textbook

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Emma is working on a history project about World War II. Which of the following would be an example of a primary source for her project? 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 sources and secondary sources in research?

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

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During a history class, James was asked to identify a primary source. Which of the following should he choose? 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

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A diary written by a soldier during World War II

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Maya is working on a history project and needs to find a secondary source. Which of the following should she choose? Novel, Autobiography, Newspaper article, History textbook

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History textbook

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Ava is researching the history of her town. What would be considered a primary source for her research?

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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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Charlotte is working on a history project about World War II. Which of the following would be an example of a primary source for her project? 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

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A diary written by a soldier during World War II