Which of the following would be considered a primary source for a research paper on the causes of the Great Depression?
A
A documentary film produced in 2010 about the 1930s.
B
An academic journal article analyzing economic policies of the 1920s.
C
A letter written by a factory worker in 1932 describing their daily struggles.
D
A biography of President Herbert Hoover published last year.
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Primary sources are original, firsthand accounts or evidence from the time period under study. A letter from 1932 offers a direct perspective from the Great Depression era.
💡 Why is C) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "Which of the following would be considered a primary source for a research paper on the causes of the Great Depression?" is Option C: A letter written by a factory worker in 1932 describing their daily struggles..
The other options — A) A documentary film produced in 2010 about the 1930s., B) An academic journal article analyzing economic policies of the 1920s., D) A biography of President Herbert Hoover published last year. — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: Primary sources are original, firsthand accounts or evidence from the time period under study. A letter from 1932 offers a direct perspective from the Great Depression era.
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