Question

1. which statement best describes the difference between primary source documents and secondary source documents?

primary source documents are always nonfiction pieces while secondary sources are sometimes fictional.
primary source documents, unlike secondary sources, are written by someone who experienced or observed an event.
primary source documents, unlike secondary sources, include multiple quotations as well as summaries and paraphrasing.
primary source documents discuss u.s. historical events while secondary sources focus on international events.

Explanation:

Primary sources are original materials from the time of an event (e.g., diaries, letters, eyewitness accounts). Secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources (e.g., textbooks, biographies). The key difference is that primary sources are created by those who experienced or observed the event, while secondary sources are not.

• The first option is incorrect because both can be non - fiction.
• The third option is wrong as secondary sources often include quotations, summaries, and paraphrasing.
• The fourth option is incorrect as both can cover various events (not limited to U.S. or international).

Answer:

Primary source documents, unlike secondary sources, are written by someone who experienced or observed an event.