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How do historians use primary and secondary sources?
A primary source is like a diary of somebody that has experienced something or the person them self (autobiography) A secondary source is when somebody has heard the story and retells it or writes about it. (biography) A primary source is the most reliable because information can be lost or changed by a secondary source so historians favor primary sources.
What would be a primary source from the Battle of the Alamo?
A primary source would be a picture from that time. Or something like a diary. I think Davey Crockett had a diary of what happened.
What are 3 examples of a primary source?
Diary...Interview...historical documents
Imagine you've found two documents about the American colony at Jamestown document a is the diary of Captain John Smith a man who lived there document b is a history book written by a professor at?
(A) primary source; (B) secondary source
Anne Franks accomplishments besides her diary?
I think anne franks major accomplishments besides her diary were probabaly, hiding in the secret annexe so a long time!
Is a diary primary or secondary?
It is a primary source.
Quiz 2.1 Primary or Secondary Source quiz answers?
diary farmer primary or secondary
Is a Diary primary or secondary source?
Primary- it comes from someone who was a witness to a historical event (In this case, the Holocaust).
What is the difference between primary and secondary?
Primary would be the first of whatever you're talking about, and secondary would be the second or the once-removed whatever it is. For example, a primary source of research would be something like a diary or letter, which would be a first-line information source - a secondary source would be a textbook reporting about what the person described in the letter or diary.
How do historians use primary and secondary sources?
A primary source is like a diary of somebody that has experienced something or the person them self (autobiography) A secondary source is when somebody has heard the story and retells it or writes about it. (biography) A primary source is the most reliable because information can be lost or changed by a secondary source so historians favor primary sources.
How is a primary source different from a secondary source?
A primary source is a firsthand account or original document created during the time period being studied, such as a diary or speech. A secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources, offering commentary or analysis, like a history textbook or scholarly article.
Which document is considered a primary source a text book personal diary or biography?
A personal diary is considered a primary source because it provides firsthand accounts of personal experiences and perspectives. Textbooks and biographies are considered secondary sources as they interpret and analyze information from primary sources.
Is a biography a primary source or a secondary?
A biography is considered a secondary source because it is a written account of someone's life created by someone else, rather than the person themselves. It is based on a combination of primary sources, such as letters or diary entries, and the biographer's interpretation of those sources.
Is a diary entry a primary source?
Yes, it is. Because it was written by the person himself.
Which of the follwing items is a primary source of information a diary or a history text book or a biography?
A diary is a primary source of information because it is a first-hand account of events and experiences from the perspective of the writer. A history textbook and a biography are considered secondary sources because they interpret and analyze information from primary sources.
Is Anne Frank diary a primary or secondary cource?
it is a primary source, even a translation of it is a primary source, but that would not mean that any introduction or anything else written afterwards is a primary source. But you have to be specific of what it is a primary source of, you cannot use it as a source of anything not directly experienced by the author, you can use it to describe things believed at the time, but this does not mean that they actually happened.
What are primary and secondary sources and how do historians use them when researching different events in history?
A primary source is a person (or a record produced by a person) who was actually there, as a witness or a participant of the event in question. A secondary source is someone who obtained information from a primary source and who then wrote or spoke about it. Primary sources are the more authoritative, however they are not always available, and sometimes you have to settle for lesser sources.
