Strength and Weaknesses of Primary and Secondary Sources

Olivia is researching the American Civil War and finds a diary written by a soldier who fought in the war. This is an example of:

• Strength of a Primary Source

• Weakness of a Primary Source

• Strength of a Secondary Source

• Weakness of a Secondary Source

Lily is researching the American Civil War and finds a handwritten letter from a soldier during that time. She struggles to read the handwriting. This is an example of:

• Strength of a Primary Source

• Weakness of a Primary Source

• Strength of a Secondary Source

• Weakness of a Secondary Source

While working on a history project, Maya and William found that secondary sources like textbooks were easier to read than primary sources like letters from the past. This is an example of:

• Strength of a Primary Source

• Weakness of a Primary Source

• Strength of a Secondary Source

• Weakness of a Secondary Source

Avery, Mia, and Nora are discussing a report on the Civil War written by Oliver 150 years after the events occurred. They are concerned that it might not be 100% accurate.

• Strength of a Primary Source

• Weakness of a Primary Source

• Strength of a Secondary Source

• Weakness of a Secondary Source

Noah, David, and Kai are researching the American Civil War. They find a diary written by a soldier who fought in the war. What is this an example of?

• Strength of a Primary Source

• Weakness of a Primary Source

• Strength of a Secondary Source

• Weakness of a Secondary Source

Sophia found an old diary in her attic that belonged to her great-grandmother. However, some pages may be damaged due to old age.

• Strength of a Primary Source

• Weakness of a Primary Source

• Strength of a Secondary Source

• Weakness of a Secondary Source

Evelyn, Ethan, Luna, and Rohan are working on a group research project and need to summarize a lot of information into one place. Which type of source would be most helpful for their group?

• Strength of a Primary Source

• Weakness of a Primary Source

• Strength of a Secondary Source

• Weakness of a Secondary Source

Anika is studying the American Civil War for her history project and comes across a diary entry from a soldier named Liam. She realizes that Liam's account may show some bias or favoritism. This is an example of:

• Strength of a Primary Source

• Weakness of a Primary Source

• Strength of a Secondary Source

• Weakness of a Secondary Source

Michael, Daniel, and Aiden are working on a history project about the American Civil War. They decide to use letters written by soldiers during the war as their sources, which are not changed/altered. What type of source are they using?

• Strength of a Primary Source

• Weakness of a Primary Source

• Strength of a Secondary Source

• Weakness of a Secondary Source

Aria, Arjun, and Oliver found an old diary written in French at their school library. Aiden, who doesn't understand French, may consider this as a...

• Strength of a Primary Source

• Weakness of a Primary Source

• Strength of a Secondary Source

• Weakness of a Secondary Source