Question

question 6 of 10
which item is an example of a primary source?

a. a book about the civil war written by a historian
b. a blog entry arguing that theodore roosevelt was the most important u.s. president
c. a magazines analysis of the history of voting
d. a diary entry from an american homemaker in 1933

Explanation:

A primary source is an original document or record created during the time being studied or by a participant/observer. Option A is a secondary source (historian's analysis). Option B is an opinion piece (secondary). Option C is an analysis (secondary). Option D is a diary from 1933, created by someone living then, so it's a primary source.

Answer:

D. A diary entry from an American homemaker in 1933