What is a primary source?

• Something made by a person who was at an event

• Something made by a person after an event happened

 

What is a secondary source?

• Something written or made by a person who was at an event

• Something written or made by a person after an event happened

I am writing an essay on George Washington for my U.S. History class. I used articles from Wikipedia and another encyclopedia. What am I using?

• Primary resource

• Secondary resource

Which picture shows a primary source?

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My mom has CDs of my grandparents telling stories about when they were kids. We love to listen to these at family gatherings. What are we listening to?

• Primary resources

• Secondary resources

Which picture shows a primary source?

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At school we use textbooks to learn about the history of the United States. When we use textbooks, what are we using?

• Primary resource

• Secondary resource

Which picture shows a secondary source?

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What source does this picture show?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

Which picture shows a secondary source?

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