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Unlike a primary source, a secondary source can be:

Unlike a primary source, a secondary source can be: A. written or created by a governmental organization

B. written or created by someone who did not experience an event firsthand

C. written or created by a person suspected of a crime

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Quizzma TeamJuly 17, 2025

The correct answer is B. written or created by someone who did not experience an event firsthand.

A secondary source is a work that interprets or analyzes primary sources. Secondary sources are created by individuals who are not direct witnesses to the events or experiences they are discussing. This is in contrast to primary sources, which are original materials from the time of the event. Examples of secondary sources include biographies, history books, and articles that analyze primary data.