Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Front

Primary or Secondary Source: A novel written in the 20th century about the life of Abraham Lincoln, based on academic research

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Secondary

Front

Primary or Secondary Source: A newspaper printed on the day of the Pearl Harbor Attack (December 7, 1941)

Back

Primary

Front

Primary or Secondary: A coin from the Roman Empire

Back

Primary

Front

Primary or Secondary: A textbook about ancient world history, written in the 2010s

Back

Secondary

Front

Primary or Secondary: An interview with a survivor of the 9/11 attacks

Back

Primary

Front

Primary or Secondary: A suit of armor worn by King Henry VIII of England

Back

Primary

Front

Primary or Secondary: A movie about the life of Alexander the Great

Back

Secondary

Front

Primary or Secondary: A note that your friend gave you to read at lunch

Back

Primary

Front

Primary or Secondary: Ms. Snyder taught you about the religions of ancient India in Old World History

Back

Secondary

Front

Primary or Secondary: An older relative tells you about their experiences during the Vietnam War

Back

Primary