Question

Select all the correct answers.

Which two sources are secondary sources for an essay on World War II?

A a history textbook on the events of World War II

B a book about the effects of World War II

C The Diary of Anne Frank (the experiences of a Jewish family during World War II)

D the Constitution of France a letter written by a soldier who fought the Germans

Answer 1

Select all the correct answers.

Which two sources are secondary sources for an essay on World War II?

C The Diary of Anne Frank (the experiences of a Jewish family during World War II)

D the Constitution of France a letter written by a soldier who fought the Germans

Answer 2

A a history textbook on the events of World War II

B a book about the effects of World War II

are your answers

C and D are primary sources, because they have information that came from a person who lived during the events that occurred. This rules A out, for textbooks are generally written years after the event. A book about the effects of World War II is also ruled out, because the event must end first before you can write about the aftermath.

~ La Pucelle