Understanding Historical Sources: Origin, Purpose, Primary & Sec

What is the origin of a source?

• The purpose for which the source was created

• Who created the source, and where and when it was made

• The type of source it is

• The context in which the source was created

What is the purpose or motive of a source?

• The historical context in which the source was created

• The type of source it is

• Who the source was made for and why it was created

• The origin of the source

What does the context of a source refer to?

• The type of source it is

• The social, economic, cultural, and political influences at the time the source was made

• The purpose for which the source was created

• The origin of the source

What is a primary source?

• A source made after the time period being investigated

• A source made during the time period being investigated

• A source that explains the causes of an event

• A source that details the effects of an event

What is a secondary source?

• A source made during the time period being investigated

• A source made after the time period being investigated

• A source that provides a firsthand account

• A source that is fictional

What does the term 'cause and effect' refer to in history?

• The origin of a source

• The purpose of a source

• Chains of events and developments over time

• The type of source

Why can figuring out why a historical event happened be complicated?

• There is usually only one cause

• There are often a range of different causes

• Historians do not have enough information

• The events are too recent

What is a consequence of a historical event?

• The origin of the event

• The purpose of the event

• The effect or outcome of the event

• The type of event

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A textbook written in 2020 about World War II

• A diary entry from a soldier in World War II

• A documentary about World War II made in 2015

• A novel set during World War II

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

• A letter written by a politician during the 1800s

• A biography of a politician written in 2005

• A newspaper article from the 1800s

• A photograph taken in the 1800s