Instructions
Read the information below about primary and secondary sources. Then, answer the questions that follow.
Definitions:
Primary Sources: These are original materials created during a specific time period. They provide first-hand accounts and direct evidence. Examples include letters, photographs, diaries, official documents, and interviews.
Secondary Sources: These are interpretations or analyses of primary sources. They are created by someone who did not experience the events firsthand. Examples include textbooks, articles, documentaries, and biographies.
Questions:
1. List two examples of primary sources:
2. List two examples of secondary sources:
3. Explain in your own words why understanding the difference between primary and secondary sources is important:
4. Choose one of the sources you listed in question 1. Describe what information it might provide about a historical event:
5. Think of a time you learned something from a secondary source. Describe that experience: