Primary Sources

Consider the following: (download attached file for detailed worksheet to assist in analyzing the source).

• Type of Source
• Date of Source
• Where Source was Created
• Name and Background of Source Creator
• Creator's Knowledge of Event
• Historical Context
• Source's Main Points/Central Message
• Physical Qualities of Source
• Reason(s) Source was Created
• Source's Purpose
• Intended/Likely Audience
• Interpretation of Source Today