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The Renaissance and the Reformation — Test

Question 12 • World History and Geography

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

Explanation

A secondary source is created by someone who did not directly witness the event and reports on it using other sources or later knowledge. Booth’s understudy was not at Ford’s Theatre that night, so an interview with him is the secondary source. The diary, newspaper report, and audience member’s interview are all from people who witnessed the event.

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