Question

1. which source is a primary source(original source)?

a. textbook summary of the civil war.
b. soldier’s diary describing battles firsthand.
c. encyclopedia article about major generals.
d. teacher’s slideshow reviewing key events.

Explanation:

A primary source is an original, firsthand account. A textbook summary (A), encyclopedia article (C), and teacher’s slideshow (D) are secondary (analyzed/condensed). A soldier’s diary (B) is a firsthand Civil War account.

Answer:

B. Soldier’s diary describing battles firsthand