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Which example describes a primary source?

A. An article discussing the political actions of charlemagne written by an American porfessor.
B. A movie about the lives of charlemagne and his friend and attendant Einhard.
C. A painting of charlemagne made by a Renaissance artist in the 15th century
D.A biography of charlemagne written by his friend and attendant einhard in the early 9th century.

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D a biography because the person that went through it is telling you.
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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Charlemagne's friend knew him directly therefore the biography written by his friend would be an example of a primary source being that the author directly experienced him.

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