Primary and Secondary Sources

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Which of the following is an example of a primary source? A history textbook, A diary entry written by someone who lived during the time period being studied, An article written by a historian, A documentary film

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A diary entry written by someone who lived during the time period being studied

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What is a primary source?

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A source that was created during the time period being studied.

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Which of the following is an example of a secondary source? A personal interview with someone who experienced an event, A newspaper article reporting on a recent event, A letter written by a historical figure, A photograph taken during a historical event

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A newspaper article reporting on a recent event

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What is a secondary source?

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A source that provides an analysis or interpretation of an event or topic

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Which of the following is an example of a primary source? A biography of a historical figure, A letter written by a historical figure, A textbook on a historical topic, A scholarly article analyzing historical events

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A letter written by a historical figure

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What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials from the time period being studied, while secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of those materials.

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What is a primary source?

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A source 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 history textbook, A diary entry written by someone who lived during the time period being studied, An article written by a historian, A documentary film

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A diary entry written by someone who lived during the time period being studied

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Which of the following is an example of a secondary source? A personal interview with someone who experienced an event, A newspaper article reporting on a recent event, A letter written by a historical figure, A photograph taken during a historical event

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A newspaper article reporting on a recent event

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Which of the following is an example of a primary source? A biography of a historical figure, A letter written by a historical figure, A textbook on a historical topic, A scholarly article analyzing historical events

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A letter written by a historical figure