Question

Match the term to the definition or example.

1. primary source
atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias
2. reference
books and articles written by participants and eyewitnesses
3. general source
history textbooks
4. secondary source
book written about a particular event or subject by an author who did not take part

Answer 1

1. primary source — books and articles written by participants and eyewitnesses
2. reference — atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias
3. general source — history textbooks
4. secondary source — book written about a particular event or subject by an author who did not take part