What is a firsthand account?
Firsthand vs Secondhand Account

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A firsthand account is information or a report that comes directly from someone who experienced an event or situation.
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What is a secondhand account?
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A secondhand account is information or a report that is based on someone else's experience or interpretation of an event.
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What is a primary source?
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A primary source is an original document or firsthand evidence from the time of an event, such as speeches, diaries, or photographs.
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What is a secondary source?
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A secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere, such as articles or biographies.
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Define 'account' in the context of events.
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An account is a report or description of an event or experience.
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What is an example of a firsthand account?
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An example of a firsthand account is a diary entry written by someone who attended a historical event.
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What is an example of a secondhand account?
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An example of a secondhand account is a news article summarizing an event that the reporter did not witness.
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