Firsthand and Secondhand Accounts

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a description of an event created by someone who witnessed the event personally.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a description of an event created by someone who did not witness the event but researched it.

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What are primary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials or evidence from the time period being studied, such as diaries, letters, and interviews.

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What are secondary sources?

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Secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of primary sources, such as textbooks and articles.

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Give an example of a firsthand account.

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A letter written by a soldier describing their experiences in battle.

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Give an example of a secondhand account.

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A history book that summarizes events from World War I.

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Which is NOT a firsthand account?

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Textbooks are not firsthand accounts; they are secondary sources.

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What is the difference between firsthand and secondhand accounts?

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Firsthand accounts are created by witnesses, while secondhand accounts are created by those who did not witness the event.

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What type of source is a diary considered?

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A diary is considered a primary source or firsthand account.

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What type of source is a newspaper article about an event written days later?

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It is considered a secondhand account.