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Which type of historical documents is based on interpretation of other documents instead of direct observation?
The declaration of independence is primary source
Which type of historical document is based on interpretation of other documents instead of direct observation?
Secondary source
If one form of historical source secondary sources are based on?
Secondary sources are based on primary sources, which are firsthand accounts or original documents from the time period being studied. Secondary sources analyze, interpret, or provide commentary on primary sources to offer a new perspective or understanding of historical events.
Is an original political cartoon printed in the newspaper a primary source or a secondary source?
By definition of a historical primary source (by someone with direct knowledge from the time), a original political cartoon is a primary source. By definition of an English primary source (it is printed), it is a primary source. By definition of the final form of primary sources (see definition of primary source on www.answer.com), it is based on someone's interpretation of the time and is thus a secondary source.
What are primary documents based on?
observations
Would a book written this year about life on a Spanish mission in Florida be a primary source?
No, it would be a secondary source. A primary source is written by someone who was there when it happened. If the author happened to participate or witness a Spanish mission, then it would be a primary source. Secondary sources are based off things that people learn from a primary source or a different secondary source.
How can you tell if an information is historical or not?
You can tell if information is historical by checking its source, references, and the context in which it is presented. Historical information is typically based on verified sources such as primary documents, artifacts, and reliable secondary sources. It should also be supported by historical events, timelines, and interpretations.
Is a survey a primary source?
Yes, The data collected in a survey is a primary source, and conclusions based on that data would be a secondary source.
How many types of historical evidence are there?
There are two main sources: primary and secondary. A primary source would be "the document itself" or the testimony of an observer who was present at so-and-so. A secondary source would be eclectic documentation or testimony based on that of primary sources. For instance, a documentary of WWII would be a secondary source, which cites many primary sources such as interviews with veterans, clips of video or photos from the era, etc.
What is a primary scource?
A primary source is a source that has direct knowledge of the idea. it can be from the person who saw it or the person who did the original research. Primary source is in contrast to secondary source - a source that is quoting or gathering information from primary sources. the terms primary and secondary are relative terms.For example, a research based on other peoples words, can be a secondary source. however, compared to Wikipedia, it would be a primary source.
As one form of historical source secondary sources are based on?
Interpretation.
What kind of documents would you not expect to find in a document-based question?
DBQ's usually use primary sources, but like Editorial Cartoons, Letters & Diaries can be found as well. But Exerts from Historical Journals are unlikely (APEX)
