Which is an example of a secondary source?

a newspaper from the day of the event.
a documentary created by people who did not observe the event.
a journal entry created by someone who observed the event.
a letter written by someone who observed the event.

1 answer

The correct answer is:

a documentary created by people who did not observe the event.

A secondary source provides analysis, interpretation, or commentary on a primary source or event, rather than directly presenting evidence from the time it occurred.