Question

I know the answer to this question, but can somebody explain to me why its not A document sent to New World miners by a Spanish official? Which of these is a primary source about the discovery of the New World? A book written and researched by a noted historian An article written by an archaeologist who excavated in the Caribbean A journal written by Christopher Columbus on one of his voyages A document sent to New World miners by a Spanish official

Answer 1

Answer:

A journal written by Christopher Columbus on one of his voyages

Explanation:

A primary source document is a document that was written by a person who experienced an event first hand, while a secondary source document on the other hand, is a document that was written by someone who did not experience the event first hand.

The correct answer is option C because Columbus experienced the discovery of the New World first-hand.

The answer is not D because a document sent to New World miners by a Spanish official is a secondary source document.