alleryWhich of these is a primary source for a historian?
AAn encyclopedia overview
BA summary written decades later
CA scholar's review of past studies
DA diary kept during the events
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A diary kept during the events
A diary written at the time of the events is an original document, so it is a primary source.
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