Which book would be considered a primary source?

A. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
B. Essays on the Plays of William Shakespeare
C. The Civil War and Its Impact on the American South
D. A History of the Salem Witch Trials

Question

Which book would be considered a primary source?

A. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
B. Essays on the Plays of William Shakespeare
C. The Civil War and Its Impact on the American South
D. A History of the Salem Witch Trials

Ultima18 · Answer

i think it is A

Ultima18 · Answer

but not sure

carmelle · Answer

That would be correct. An autobiography is written by that person, which makes it a primary source.

Essays and articles are considered secondary sources because they weren't written at the time of the event.

Ultima18 · Answer

ok that what i thought thxs for the help again

ThatWeirdo · Answer

a primary source is a  source that was made by a person who has been thare and seen it so yes you are correct