Primary and Secondary Sources

A primary source is an original document such as diaries or speeches.

• True

• False

A secondary source is created by someone that did not experience the event.

• True

• False

An example of a primary source is a diary.

• True

• False

An example of a primary source is a social studies book.

• True

• False

An example of a secondary source is a social studies book.

• True

• False

An example of a primary source is a letter.

• True

• False

An example of a secondary source is a dictionary.

• True

• False

An example of a secondary source is a newspaper.

• True

• False

An example of a primary source is clothing.

*Think about this one!

• True

• False

An example of a primary source is a video of the event.

• True

• False