In 1976, a historian is writing a book analyzing the causes of the American Revolution, which was fought 200 years earlier. Which of the following sources would be a primary source he could consult?

A. An award-winning documentary describing competing theories on the revolution's causes
B. A well-known American history textbook used in schools throughout the country
C. A letter from an American soldier describing why he supported the American Revolution
D. A book on the revolution written by a famous American historian in the late 1800s
@jgirl128

Question

In 1976, a historian is writing a book analyzing the causes of the American Revolution, which was fought 200 years earlier. Which of the following sources would be a primary source he could consult?

 		A.	An award-winning documentary describing competing theories on the revolution's causes
 		B.	A well-known American history textbook used in schools throughout the country
 		C.	A letter from an American soldier describing why he supported the American Revolution
 		D.	A book on the revolution written by a famous American historian in the late 1800s
@jgirl128

lakota1999 · Answer

a

jgirl128 · Answer

I'd say B isn't really a credible source and C only shows one persons side of the story. I'd say it's A like @lakota1999 said.