Primary and Secondary Sources

What defines a primary source?

• It is written by a historian.

• It provides analysis or interpretation of an event.

• it is created by someone who directly witnessed or participated in the event.

• It is a modern commentary on historical events.

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How can you determine if a source is primary or secondary?

• By checking the publication date.

• By examining the content to see if it provides firsthand accounts or analysis.

• By looking at the author's credentials.

• By assessing the popularity of the source.

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Imagine you are researching a historical event. What types of primary sources might you look for, and how would they enhance your understanding of the event?

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

• A diary written by a soldier during World War II.

• A speech delivered by a political leader during World War II.

• A photograph taken during World War II.

• An analysis of World War II written by a historian in 2010.

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A __________ source is created by someone who directly witnessed or participated in the event being documented.

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What distinguishes a secondary source?

• It is created by someone who directly experienced the event.

• It provides firsthand accounts of historical events.

• It is created by someone who did not directly witness the event.

• It is typically created shortly after the event occurred.

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An example of a secondary source is a __________ analyzing the economic impact of a historical event.

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Which of the following is NOT typically considered a primary source?

• Historical documents

• Research articles

• Manuscripts

• Artifacts

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What is a primary source?

• A source created by someone who did not directly witness the event.

• A source widely accepted as accurate and reliable.

• A source created during the time period being studied.

• A source that provides analysis or interpretation of an event.

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Can you think of something from history that a person who was there might have written or made? How could that help us learn about the past?

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