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Why would a researcher use a secondary source instead of a primary source when analyzing a historical event?

Why would a researcher use a secondary source instead of a primary source when analyzing a historical event?
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Why would a researcher use a secondary source instead of a primary source when analyzing a historical event?

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well sometimes you may not have access to a document that was made during the same time period as the historical subject that is being studied. Therefore, a secondary source would be better to use to understand more about subject you are studing.
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