Using evidence

Question 1

What is a primary source?

Answer 1

A primary source is a piece of evidence that has come from the period of history (e.g speeches, photographs, letters, objects, paintings)

Question 2

What is a secondary source?

Answer 2

A secondary source is a piece of evidence that came after the period of history. A secondary source usually tells you about a primary source (e.g a textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias)