Question

in the study of history, we refer to primary and secondary sources. a primary source is created by

people were not present at the time of the historical event

leaders who use violence to ensure that a historical event occurs

people were present at the time of a historical event.

people who had no power at the time of a historical event.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we recall the definition of a primary source in history: a primary source is created by someone who was present at the time of the historical event (e.g., diaries, letters, eyewitness accounts). Let's analyze each option:

• The first option ("People were NOT present at the time of the historical event") describes secondary sources, as they are created by those not present. Eliminate this.
• The second option ("Leaders who use violence to ensure that a historical event occurs") is irrelevant to the definition of a primary source. Eliminate this.
• The third option ("People were present at the time of a historical event") matches the definition of a primary source creator.
• The fourth option ("People who had no power at the time of a historical event") is not related to the definition of a primary source (power status doesn't define primary source creation). Eliminate this.

Answer:

C. People were present at the time of a historical event (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with C being the third option as per the order: first option A, second B, third C, fourth D)