Think As Historian: THINK AS A HISTORIAN: EXPLAIN PURPOSE AND AUDIENCE Of SOURCES

Secondary sources, like primary sources, are created for a variety of purposes and audiences. Being able to explain those purposes and audiences is a key step in understanding the usefulness and reliability of a source. For example, some books are written for a popular audience to entertain as well as inform; some are written for a scholarly audience to further understanding in an academic discipline; some are written as propaganda to sway people’s opinions.

Reread the two sources associated with the questions on pages 404 and 405. Based on the excerpts and information provided, what do you think each source’s purpose and audience are? Give reasons for your answer based on details from the excerpts. Then research the works and their authors to confirm your answers.