Exploring Primary and Secondary Sources

What is the main purpose of this video?

• To analyze the works of Taylor Swift

• To explain the difference between primary and secondary sources

• To discuss the history of the Titanic

• To review the Declaration of Independence

Which of the following is a primary source?

• An encyclopedia entry about Anne Frank

• A textbook on World War II

• A biography of Anne Frank

• The Diary of Anne Frank

Why are Taylor Swift's songs considered primary sources?

• They are published in magazines

• They are included in history textbooks

• They are written by her and reflect her experiences

• They are analyzed by music critics

Which of the following is an example of oral history?

• A written diary

• A newspaper article

• A spoken story passed down through generations

• A government record

What type of source is Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• Primary source

• Tertiary source

• None of the above

• Secondary source

What defines a secondary source?

• It is a government record

• It is an original document from the time of the event

• It interprets and analyzes primary sources

• It is a spoken record passed down through generations

Which of the following is NOT a secondary source?

• An original photograph

• An encyclopedia

• A magazine article

• A textbook

Why should you be cautious when using Wikipedia as a source?

• It cannot be edited by users

• It can be changed by anyone

• It is a primary source

• It is always accurate

What makes a book about the sinking of the Titanic a secondary source?

• It was written after the event using various sources

• It was written by someone who experienced the event

• It is a government record

• It is an original document from the time of the event

Which of the following would be a primary source for research on the Titanic?

• An encyclopedia entry on the Titanic

• A documentary about the Titanic

• A newspaper from the time of the Titanic's sinking

• A modern book about the Titanic