Sources Flashcards
1
Q
What is a primary source?
A
Primary sources give us an idea of what it was like when the event occurred. It was being created as it was happening.
2
Q
What is a secondary source?
A
Something created after the event had already happened.
3
Q
Is a movie or documentary a primary source?
A
No, it’s a secondary source because it was created after the event.
4
Q
Is a coin from the 1800s a primary source?
A
Yes, because it was originally made in the time period.
5
Q
What source is a diray written by a soldier in the second worl war?
A
Primary source