Firsthand and Secondhand accounts

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a description or report of an event from someone who actually experienced it.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a description or report of an event from someone who did not experience it directly.

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Give an example of a firsthand account.

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An autobiography is an example of a firsthand account.

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Give an example of a secondhand account.

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A history book about World War II is an example of a secondhand account.

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What is the main difference between firsthand and secondhand accounts?

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Firsthand accounts are from people who experienced the event; secondhand accounts are from those who didn't.

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Is a biography a firsthand or secondhand account?

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A biography is a secondhand account.

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What type of source is an autobiography considered?

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An autobiography is considered a primary source.

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What type of source is a textbook considered?

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A textbook is considered a secondary source.

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Why are firsthand accounts often more reliable?

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Firsthand accounts are often more reliable because they come directly from someone who experienced the event.

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Can secondhand accounts include opinions?

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Yes, secondhand accounts can include opinions and interpretations of events.