Primary vs. Secondary Sources CFU

What is a secondary source?

• A source created by someone who was there at the time of an event.

• A source created by someone who was NOT there at the time of an event.

What is a primary source?

• A source created by someone who was there at the time of an event.

• A source created by someone who was NOT there at the time of an event.

A diary entry from a soldier during the Civil War is considered a...

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

Answer explanation

A diary entry from a soldier during the Civil War is a primary source because it provides firsthand accounts and direct evidence of the experiences and events from that time.

Is a summary news report about an event a primary or secondary source?

• primary source

• secondary source

A speech by Dr. King is a ?

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

Human remains, like a skeleton or mummy, would be...

• primary source

• secondary source

A history textbook is a...

• primary source

• secondary source

A diary is a...

• primary source

• secondary source

A television show explaining about Neil Armstrong and  his walk on the moon. The TV show is a

• Primary Source
• Secondary Source

Ancient cave paintings were discovered in many caves throughout southern France. Would these be primary or secondary sources?

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source