Question

Which of the following best explains why secondary sources are important to historians?

A. They put historical events in the correct chronological order.
B. They are the least biased source available for any subject.
C. They summarize conclusions about primary sources.
D. They provide firsthand accounts of historical events.

Answer 1

C. They summarize conclusions about primary sources.

Answer 2

"C. They summarize conclusions about primary sources" would be the best option from the list, since these sources differ from primary sources in that they are not "first-hand accounts".