Which question can you ask yourself when reading a document to determine if it's a primary source?
A. How old was the author at the time they wrote the text?
B. Who was with the author when the text was written?
C. Are the author's conclusions drawn from personal experiences?
D. Is the author using secondary sources within the text?

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GinnyAnswer · Answer

To determine if a document is a primary source, ask if the author's conclusions are based on personal experiences. This question directly relates to the essence of primary sources, which capture first-hand accounts. Other questions do not effectively assess whether a document is primary or secondary in nature.
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Anonymous · Answer

To determine if a document is a primary source, ask if the author's conclusions are based on personal experiences. This question directly relates to the essence of primary sources, which capture first-hand accounts. Other questions do not effectively assess whether a document is primary or secondary in nature. 
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