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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Studying History

Question 4 • CHS World Civilization

Why is this photograph a primary source?

Answer
A
The source illustrates an event as it actually occurred.
B
The source describes an event from the perspective of history.
C
The source offers several perspectives on the event.
D
The source combines several primary sources.

Explanation

A photograph can be a primary source because it records a scene from the time the event occurred. It provides direct visual evidence of the event, rather than a later historical description or a combination of sources. The correct choice is “The source illustrates an event as it actually occurred.”

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