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The Gilded Age — Test

Question 14 • US History

What is the firsthand historical evidence used to support a claim in an argumentative essay called?

Answer
A
a primary source
B
a secondary source
C
an expert source
D
an academic source

Explanation

Firsthand historical evidence comes directly from the time, event, or person being studied. A document, letter, photograph, or firsthand account from that period is called a primary source, so the correct choice is “a primary source.”

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