Question

select the correct answer. which is the best example of a primary source document useful in the study of history? a. a documentary with expert analysis of the event in question b. a peer - reviewed article written about the event by a respected historian c. a professorial analysis of key battlefield strategies of the event d. a journal excerpt from a person involved in the event in question

Explanation:

Primary - source documents are created by individuals who were present at or directly involved in an event. A journal excerpt from a person involved in the event is a first - hand account and thus a primary source. The other options (peer - reviewed article, professorial analysis, documentary with expert analysis) are secondary sources as they are interpretations or analyses of the event by others.

Answer:

A. a documentary with expert analysis of the event in question
B. a peer - reviewed article written about the event by a respected historian
C. a professorial analysis of key battlefield strategies of the event
D. a journal excerpt from a person involved in the event in question (Correct Answer)