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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Studying History

Question 5 • CHS World Civilization

Which of these would be considered a primary source?

Answer
A
a presidential candidate’s tax records
B
a biography of a general
C
a textbook passage about a queen’s reign
D
a web article about a World War I soldier

Explanation

A primary source is an original record created by someone involved in, or directly connected to, the subject. A presidential candidate’s tax records are original documents about that candidate, so choice A is a primary source. The biography, textbook passage, and web article are later accounts that interpret or describe their subjects.

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