Question

examine this list:
i. a letter written by a participant in the revolution
ii. an article written by an american considering causes
for the revolution
iii. a historical text written about middle eastern
revolutions over time
iv. a photograph of political protests during the
revolution
which items in the list are primary sources a historian could use to
contextualize why a political revolution occurred in egypt in 2011?
a. iii only
b. i and iv
c. ii and iv
d. i, iii, and iv

Explanation:

A primary source is an original document or firsthand account from the time of the event. A letter by a revolution participant (I) and a photograph of protests (IV) are primary sources. An article by an American (II) is a secondary source (analysis after the event). A historical text (III) is also secondary (written later, analyzing multiple events over time).

Answer:

B. I and IV