Question

Explain the difference between a primary and secondary source. * 5 points A primary source is the most important and a secondary source is the second most important A primary source is something that was created/used during the time period that is being studied A primary source can only be an object, while a secondary source can be a piece of writing A primary source is less valuable than a secondary source

Answer 1

Answer:

A primary source is something that was created/used during the period that is being studied

Explanation:

Unlike secondary sources that are considered to be an explanation or further analysis on the main source, Primary Sources are the main sources or materials of historical analysis.

They are considered to be the documents or artifacts nearest to the subject of inquiry. They are mostly established "during the period that is being studied"

For example documents such as correspondence, diaries, newspapers, government documents, artworks.