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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Studying History

Question 6 • CHS World Civilization

Which would be considered a secondary source about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln?

Answer
A
a diary entry by a witness to the assassination
B
an interview with a member of the audience at Ford’s Theater where Lincoln was shot
C
an interview with Booth’s understudy, who was not at Ford’s Theater the night of the assassination
D
a newspaper article written by a reporter who was in the audience at Ford’s Theatre

Explanation

A secondary source is created by someone who did not directly witness the event and is reporting or discussing it later. Booth’s understudy was not at Ford’s Theater during the assassination, so an interview with him would be a secondary source. The diary, audience member interview, and reporter’s article come from people who were present and are firsthand accounts.

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