Why would a researcher use a secondary source instead of a primary source

when analyzing a historical event?

O

A. To hear about the event from someone who was directly involved

O

B. To learn from the conclusions of many other experts on the event

O

C. To see the event through the eyes of someone who witnessed it

O

D. To understand how people felt during the period when the event

happened

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Jasper

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15 March, 13:40

Why would a researcher use a secondary source instead of a primary source

when analyzing a historical event?

O

A. To hear about the event from someone who was directly involved

O

B. To learn from the conclusions of many other experts on the event

O

C. To see the event through the eyes of someone who witnessed it

O

D. To understand how people felt during the period when the event

happened

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Thomas Dunlap · Answer 1

B. To learn about conclusions of many other experts on the event

Explanation:

A, C, and D are all examples of first-hand experiences or accounts therefore meaning A, C and D are all primary sources rather than B which is the only secondary source.