Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Primary or Secondary Source: A novel written in the 20th century about the life of Abraham Lincoln, based on academic research

• Primary

• Secondary

Primary or Secondary Source: A newspaper printed on the day of the Pearl Harbor Attack (December 7, 1941)

• Primary

• Secondary

Primary or Secondary: A coin from the Roman Empire

• Primary

• Secondary

Primary or Secondary: A textbook about ancient world history, written in the 2010s

• Primary

• Secondary

Primary or Secondary: An interview with a survivor of the 9/11 attacks

• Primary

• Secondary

Primary or Secondary: A suit of armor worn by King Henry VIII of England

• Primary

• Secondary

Primary or Secondary: A movie about the life of Alexander the Great

• Primary

• Secondary

Primary or Secondary: A note that your friend gave you to read at lunch

• Primary

• Secondary

Primary or Secondary: Ms. Snyder taught you about the religions of ancient India in Old World History

• Primary

• Secondary

Primary or Secondary: An older relative tells you about their experiences during the Vietnam War

• Primary

• Secondary