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Mapping Local Migration

Question 9 • CA-Ethnic Studies

What is one benefit of using secondary sources in historical research?

Answer
A
They can describe the experiences of a person in detail.
B
They can offer a firsthand account of an event or experience.
C
They can explain why events have occurred throughout history.
D
They can provide one person’s perspective about their hometown.

Explanation

Secondary sources interpret and analyze information from primary sources, often putting events in context and explaining their causes. Therefore, they can explain why events have occurred throughout history. Choices A, B, and D describe firsthand or individual perspectives, which are more typical of primary sources.

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