Social StudiesQuestion 119 of 120
A primary source in the study of history is best described as—
a.a textbook written today about the past
b.an encyclopedia summary
c.a firsthand account from the time being studied
d.a modern documentary film
Explanation
A primary source is an original, firsthand record created during the period under study, such as a letter or diary. Textbooks and documentaries are secondary sources that interpret events later. Historians rely on primary sources for direct evidence.
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