Which of these is a secondary source?

A
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

B
The Story of My Life by Helen Keller

C
John Adams by David McCullough

D
The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X

1 answer

A secondary source is a work that interprets, analyzes, or summarizes primary sources. In this case, the correct answer is:

C) John Adams by David McCullough

This book is a biography that interprets and analyzes the life of John Adams, making it a secondary source. The other options are autobiographies or memoirs, which are considered primary sources.