Question

#2 am.gova q1
standard 1: the use of primary and secondary sources of information includes an examination of the credibility of each source.
which source would provide the most credible information about the daily life of factory - workers during the 1880s?
a a collection of letters written by a farmer
b a journal written by an employee at a factory
c a novel written to encourage factory regulation
d a pamphlet written by a group opposing unions
a student is researching popular culture in the united states. she has found a book on the subject and will need to determine whether it is a credible source.
which piece of information should she evaluate to determine the sources credibility?
a the age of the author
b the length of the book
c the authors qualifications
d the city in which the book was published
primary source:
secondary source:

Explanation:

For the first question, a journal by a factory - employee is a primary source with direct experience of factory life in the 1880s, making it the most credible. For the second question, an author's qualifications are crucial in determining a source's credibility as they show expertise in the subject.

Answer:

1. B. a journal written by an employee at a factory
2. C. the author's qualifications