Question
Which of the following are considered primary sources? Select all that apply.(5 points)
Responses select the correct answers for each one and tell me why
a personal journal by Christopher Columbus
a personal journal by Christopher Columbus
the Declaration of Independence
the Declaration of Independence
a Wikipedia entry
a Wikipedia entry
a picture of soldiers during WWI
a picture of soldiers during WWI
a ship's log
a ship's log
a video of Holocaust survivors being rescued
a video of Holocaust survivors being rescued
a World History textbook
a World History textbook
a blog entry, with citations
a blog entry, with citations
a newspaper article
a newspaper article
Question 2
Which of the following are considered secondary sources? Select all that apply.(5 points)
Responses
a World History textbook
a World History textbook
a photograph of the Industrial Revolution
a photograph of the Industrial Revolution
a scholarly article written in the 1950s about the American Revolution
a scholarly article written in the 1950s about the American Revolution
a video of a Holocaust survivor testimony
a video of a Holocaust survivor testimony
a Wikipedia entry
a Wikipedia entry
the Diary of Anne Frank
the Diary of Anne Frank
a book on the French Revolution
a book on the French Revolution
a newspaper article
a newspaper article
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Responses select the correct answers for each one and tell me why
a personal journal by Christopher Columbus
a personal journal by Christopher Columbus
the Declaration of Independence
the Declaration of Independence
a Wikipedia entry
a Wikipedia entry
a picture of soldiers during WWI
a picture of soldiers during WWI
a ship's log
a ship's log
a video of Holocaust survivors being rescued
a video of Holocaust survivors being rescued
a World History textbook
a World History textbook
a blog entry, with citations
a blog entry, with citations
a newspaper article
a newspaper article
Question 2
Which of the following are considered secondary sources? Select all that apply.(5 points)
Responses
a World History textbook
a World History textbook
a photograph of the Industrial Revolution
a photograph of the Industrial Revolution
a scholarly article written in the 1950s about the American Revolution
a scholarly article written in the 1950s about the American Revolution
a video of a Holocaust survivor testimony
a video of a Holocaust survivor testimony
a Wikipedia entry
a Wikipedia entry
the Diary of Anne Frank
the Diary of Anne Frank
a book on the French Revolution
a book on the French Revolution
a newspaper article
a newspaper article
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GPT-4o mini
### Question 1: Primary Sources
The following are considered primary sources:
1. **a personal journal by Christopher Columbus**
- **Why**: This journal is a direct account of Columbus's experiences and reflections, providing firsthand insight into his voyages and thoughts.
2. **the Declaration of Independence**
- **Why**: This document is a direct artifact from the time of the American Revolution, representing the original text that declared the colonies' independence from Britain.
3. **a picture of soldiers during WWI**
- **Why**: This photograph captures a moment in time during World War I, serving as direct evidence of life, events, and individuals associated with the war.
4. **a ship's log**
- **Why**: A ship's log is a firsthand account of the events and operations conducted on a ship, providing primary data about maritime history.
5. **a video of Holocaust survivors being rescued**
- **Why**: This video serves as a firsthand account of a specific event, capturing real people and real moments from a historical crisis.
**Excluded Choices**:
- **a Wikipedia entry**: This is a tertiary source, summarizing and compiling information from various sources.
- **a World History textbook**: This is a secondary source, as it interprets and analyzes primary sources and historical events.
- **a blog entry, with citations**: While it may reference primary sources, it typically combines analysis and third-party information, making it a secondary source.
- **a newspaper article**: Typically considered a secondary source unless it's a contemporaneous report of an event.
### Question 2: Secondary Sources
The following are considered secondary sources:
1. **a World History textbook**
- **Why**: This textbook analyzes and synthesizes historical events and primary sources, providing interpretations and educational content.
2. **a scholarly article written in the 1950s about the American Revolution**
- **Why**: This article examines and discusses the American Revolution, forming conclusions based on the analysis of primary sources and evidence collected from that period.
3. **a Wikipedia entry**
- **Why**: Wikipedia compiles information from various primary and secondary sources, summarizing content rather than providing original insights.
4. **a book on the French Revolution**
- **Why**: Similar to a textbook, this book usually interprets events and primary sources related to the French Revolution, contextualizing the information for readers.
**Excluded Choices**:
- **a photograph of the Industrial Revolution**: This is a primary source, as it directly captures the events during that time.
- **a video of a Holocaust survivor testimony**: This is primarily a primary source, as it captures firsthand accounts from victims of the Holocaust.
- **the Diary of Anne Frank**: This is a primary source since it is the personal writings of Anne Frank during her time in hiding.
- **a newspaper article**: This can sometimes be a primary source if it reports events as they happen, but it's often regarded as secondary when discussing historical events retrospectively.
In summary, primary sources provide firsthand accounts and direct evidence from the time period being studied, while secondary sources interpret, analyze, and derive insights from those primary accounts.
The following are considered primary sources:
1. **a personal journal by Christopher Columbus**
- **Why**: This journal is a direct account of Columbus's experiences and reflections, providing firsthand insight into his voyages and thoughts.
2. **the Declaration of Independence**
- **Why**: This document is a direct artifact from the time of the American Revolution, representing the original text that declared the colonies' independence from Britain.
3. **a picture of soldiers during WWI**
- **Why**: This photograph captures a moment in time during World War I, serving as direct evidence of life, events, and individuals associated with the war.
4. **a ship's log**
- **Why**: A ship's log is a firsthand account of the events and operations conducted on a ship, providing primary data about maritime history.
5. **a video of Holocaust survivors being rescued**
- **Why**: This video serves as a firsthand account of a specific event, capturing real people and real moments from a historical crisis.
**Excluded Choices**:
- **a Wikipedia entry**: This is a tertiary source, summarizing and compiling information from various sources.
- **a World History textbook**: This is a secondary source, as it interprets and analyzes primary sources and historical events.
- **a blog entry, with citations**: While it may reference primary sources, it typically combines analysis and third-party information, making it a secondary source.
- **a newspaper article**: Typically considered a secondary source unless it's a contemporaneous report of an event.
### Question 2: Secondary Sources
The following are considered secondary sources:
1. **a World History textbook**
- **Why**: This textbook analyzes and synthesizes historical events and primary sources, providing interpretations and educational content.
2. **a scholarly article written in the 1950s about the American Revolution**
- **Why**: This article examines and discusses the American Revolution, forming conclusions based on the analysis of primary sources and evidence collected from that period.
3. **a Wikipedia entry**
- **Why**: Wikipedia compiles information from various primary and secondary sources, summarizing content rather than providing original insights.
4. **a book on the French Revolution**
- **Why**: Similar to a textbook, this book usually interprets events and primary sources related to the French Revolution, contextualizing the information for readers.
**Excluded Choices**:
- **a photograph of the Industrial Revolution**: This is a primary source, as it directly captures the events during that time.
- **a video of a Holocaust survivor testimony**: This is primarily a primary source, as it captures firsthand accounts from victims of the Holocaust.
- **the Diary of Anne Frank**: This is a primary source since it is the personal writings of Anne Frank during her time in hiding.
- **a newspaper article**: This can sometimes be a primary source if it reports events as they happen, but it's often regarded as secondary when discussing historical events retrospectively.
In summary, primary sources provide firsthand accounts and direct evidence from the time period being studied, while secondary sources interpret, analyze, and derive insights from those primary accounts.