What is a primary source?

Question

A
a document or other account written during an event

B
a description of an event written later by a historian

C
an opinion piece written by a subject matter expert

D
the most important document or account for a given essay

Answer 1

A primary source is best defined as:

A. a document or other account written during an event.

Primary sources provide firsthand evidence and direct insight into historical events, while the other options describe secondary sources or interpretations.