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Studying History — Quiz

Question 5 • United States History

Secondary sources would be valuable to a historian in order to provide

Answer
A
insights into the thoughts and feelings of participants in an event.
B
an evaluation of opinions of people at an event.
C
the sights and sounds of an event.
D
a more thorough analysis of the impact on history of an event.

Explanation

Secondary sources are created after an event, often by historians who study evidence and explain its causes, effects, and significance. They are especially useful for providing a thorough analysis of an event’s impact on history. Firsthand thoughts, feelings, sights, and sounds are more likely to come from primary sources, such as participants’ letters or diaries.

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