Which source is an example of a primary source?

Question

A.
A book about safety improvements since the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
B.
An encyclopedia article about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
C.
An eyewitness account of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
D.
A recent article about the building that once housed the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory

Answer 1

C. An eyewitness account of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

A primary source is a direct or firsthand piece of evidence from the time under study, such as eyewitness accounts, original documents, or artifacts. An eyewitness account qualifies as a primary source because it provides direct testimony from someone who experienced the event.