Primary and Secondary Sources

A primary source is created after an event occurs.

• True

• False

Which source is considered more reliable and authoritative?

• Primary

• Secondary

Which of the following is considered a primary source? (select all that apply)

• Declaration of Independence

• textbook

• biograpghy

• Journal entries

Is the following quote considered a primary source?

“It is better to be alone than in bad company.”

― George Washington

• False

• True

Which of the following are secondary sources? (check all that apply)

• autobiography

• history.com

• $100 bill

• direct quote

The Dear America book series is a primary source.

• true

• false

Would the Founding Documents be considered secondary sources?

• true

• false

• This is a primary source.

• This is a secondary source.

Would a video recording of MLK's "I Have a Dream" Speech be a primary or secondary source?

• secondary

• primary

Would letters from a Revolutionary War soldier be considered primary or secondary?

• primary

• secondary