Reflection
A primary source is a first-hand account on which someone or somebody experienced an event. For this informational website, a primary source used was a Civil War Archive of Letters from the soldiers. The Archive held all of the original letters, the soldiers' background information, the soldiers' placement in either army (the Union or Confederate), plus a rewritten version of the exact letter due illegibility. This primary source allowed for direct information and real word choice therefore creating an image for one that can be easily comprehendible. The Archive didn't tamper with any of the letters, wording, or structure of the letter. The Civil War Archive of Letters is one of the many trusted primary sources used on this information website.
A secondary source gathers all the information and retells the story or event. In this informational website, a secondary source used was The Americans textbook (Chapter 4). This source was used due to its credibility: it is used by classroom teachers around the country and is clear and concise. Chapter 4 from the textbook was mainly used for overview and to clear any misconceptions. The curriculum is easily accessible and does not over explain events to the point of confusion. The Americans textbook is a trusted source for vocabulary and dates. Due to its popularity in many high schools, this textbook is a trusted secondary source that was used to create this website.
A secondary source gathers all the information and retells the story or event. In this informational website, a secondary source used was The Americans textbook (Chapter 4). This source was used due to its credibility: it is used by classroom teachers around the country and is clear and concise. Chapter 4 from the textbook was mainly used for overview and to clear any misconceptions. The curriculum is easily accessible and does not over explain events to the point of confusion. The Americans textbook is a trusted source for vocabulary and dates. Due to its popularity in many high schools, this textbook is a trusted secondary source that was used to create this website.