Firsthand and Secondhand accounts

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a description of an event from someone who was there to see it.

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What is a secondhand account?

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

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Which word is most likely to appear in a firsthand account?

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I

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What type of account is an autobiography?

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An autobiography is a firsthand account.

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What type of account is a biography?

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A biography is a secondhand account.

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How can you identify a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account often uses specific names and pronouns like 'he' or 'she' but is written by someone who did not experience the event.

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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.

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What is an example of a secondhand account?

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An example of a secondhand account is a history textbook.

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Why are firsthand accounts important?

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Firsthand accounts provide direct evidence and personal perspectives on events.

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Why are secondhand accounts important?

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Secondhand accounts help us understand events from a broader perspective and provide context.