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Primary source
Understanding the historical context of a 19th-century women's rights poster. apex
A historical source can be anything. A letter, diary, painting, newspaper, anything.
No, it's a primary source historical document.
Which book are you asking about? As it stands, this is an unanswerable question. I suspect the question is quoted from a homework assignment associated with some book.
Hehrh
No, it's based on a real person, but the film is Hollywood at its historical worst. I enjoyed the film as entertainment, but from an historical point of view it utter twaddle.
Bede
Answer this question… Primary sources are created by people who actually experienced the event
Answer this question… Primary sources are created by people who actually experienced the event
A source is useful for a historian if it is contemporary to the events being studied, is reliable and trustworthy, and provides valuable insights or information that can help in understanding the historical context. Additionally, sources that offer multiple perspectives or viewpoints are often considered valuable for historians.
monogragh
Undoubtedly the historian's document is a positive and strong source of evidence for historical interpretation provided it is not affected by personal prejudices, selfish national interests or affiliations. History is seldom honest. Mostly it has been mis-interpreted and distorted because of certain vested interests - may be it be the history of Aryans, Greek, Roman or American History
You would consult a primary source for a first and personal view of an historical event. Primary sources are original materials.
a place or source that one may find historical information or artifacts.
The historian using the thinking skill of primary source analysis is focused on critically evaluating original documents or artifacts to interpret historical events or trends. They assess the credibility, bias, and context of the sources to draw accurate conclusions about the past. This skill is essential for constructing well-supported arguments and understanding the complexities of historical narratives.