WH Unit 1 Flashcard 1

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What is a primary source?

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A source written at the time of an event by someone who was present.

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Which of the following is an example of a primary source? A modern textbook about World War II, A soldier's diary written during World War II, An encyclopedia entry on World War II, A recent documentary about World War II

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A soldier's diary written during World War II

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Why are primary sources important to historians?

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They provide direct evidence from the past

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What is a secondary source?

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A source written after an event by someone who wasn't there.

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Which of the following is an example of a secondary source? A letter written by a participant in an event, A newspaper article published on the day of the event, A biography written years after the event, A photograph taken during the event

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A biography written years after the event

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Historical researchers value primary sources because:

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They are written by people who lived in the time when the historical events occurred.

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Firsthand pieces of evidence are...

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primary sources

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This is an example of a ___________________ source.

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primary

Answer explanation

The question is asking about what kind of source the old wedding dress found in the attic is. A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event. In this case, the old wedding dress is a physical object from the time of your great-grandmother, making it a primary source.

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Why do we study history?

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History lets us understand others by studying perspectives different from our own, provides important insight into how our current world works, and helps us practice our critical thinking and writing skills.

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What is one key difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources provide direct evidence, while secondary sources interpret or analyze events.