Question

Which is an example of a primary source
A website about a famous person
A letter written by a famous person
A textbook about a famous person
A library book about a famous person

Answer 1

A letter written by a famous person is an example of a primary source. Primary sources are original documents or firsthand accounts created at the time of an event or by individuals directly involved in the event. The other options (a website, a textbook, and a library book) are secondary sources that interpret, analyze, or present information about primary sources.