Sources Flashcards

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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.

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What is a secondary source?

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Something created after the event had already happened.

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3
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Is a movie or documentary a primary source?

A

No, it’s a secondary source because it was created after the event.

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Is a coin from the 1800s a primary source?

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Yes, because it was originally made in the time period.

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5
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What source is a diray written by a soldier in the second worl war?

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Primary source

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