Firsthand and Secondhand accounts

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a primary source that provides direct evidence or firsthand experience of an event, such as letters, diaries, or interviews.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a secondary source that interprets or analyzes firsthand accounts, such as biographies, textbooks, or articles.

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What is another name for firsthand accounts?

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Primary sources.

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What is another name for secondhand accounts?

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Secondary sources.

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Give an example of a firsthand account.

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A diary entry written by a soldier during a war.

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Give an example of a secondhand account.

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A biography written about a famous person.

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What do secondhand accounts rely on?

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Secondhand accounts rely on research and the author's interpretation of firsthand accounts.

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What type of source is a biography?

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A biography is a secondhand account (secondary source).

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What type of source are letters written by soldiers during a war?

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Letters written by soldiers are firsthand accounts (primary sources).

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What is the main difference between firsthand and secondhand accounts?

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The main difference is that firsthand accounts provide direct evidence from someone who experienced the event, while secondhand accounts provide interpretations or summaries of those experiences.