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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.

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