Question

question 3 of 10
to be considered a primary source, a source must be:

a. written or created for use as historical evidence.

b. written or created by a person who experienced an event.

c. written or created by an educated expert.

d. written or created by an objective, unbiased person.

Explanation:

A primary source is a document or artifact created by someone who directly experienced or witnessed an event. Option A is incorrect because primary sources aren't created specifically "for use as historical evidence" (they are created during the time of the event or by a participant). Option C is wrong as expertise isn't a requirement for a primary source. Option D is incorrect because primary sources can be biased (e.g., a personal diary of someone in a conflict may have bias, but it's still a primary source). Option B correctly defines a primary source as being written or created by a person who experienced the event.

Answer:

B. written or created by a person who experienced an event.