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A historian is writing a book about India's fight for independence from the

British Empire. He claims that the movement was successful mostly because
of its nonviolent tactics.
What is the best way to determine whether the historian's interpretation is
valid?
A. Check the sources the historian cites to support his
interpretations.
B. Find out whether the historian has written any other books about
India.
c. Cite the historian's book in another study of worldwide
independence movements.
D. Analyze secondary sources summarizing Indian history before
British colonization,

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Answer: A. Check the sources the historian cites to support his interpretations.

User Sidhom
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Answer:

A. Check the sources the historian cites to support his interpretations.

Step-by-step explanation:

By checking the sources the historian cites we would be able to notice if there is biased information or subjective points of view.

Checking sources is the best tool to see if the book is a reliable source.

I hope this answer helps you.

User Akhilesh Pandey
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