Question

A historian is writing a book about British prime minister Winston Churchill. She claims that Churchill was one of the earliest British leaders to realize that Nazi Germany was a serious threat to British security.

What is the best way to determine whether the historian's interpretation is valid?

A. Find out whether the historian has written any other books about British leaders.
B. Review primary sources to see if Churchill ever recorded his opinions of Nazi Germany.
C. Cite the historian's book in another study about important 20th-century world leaders.
D. Analyze secondary sources summarizing the effects of Nazi Germany on Great Britain.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) review the primary sources to see if Churchill ever recorded his opinions on Nazi Germany.

The best way to determine whether the historian's interpretation is valid is to review the primary sources to see if Churchill ever recorded his opinions on Nazi Germany.

A historian is writing a book about British prime minister Winston Churchill. She claims that Churchill was one of the earliest British leaders to realize that Nazi Germany was a serious threat to British security.

It is very important for the historian to check primary sources to confirm her hypothesis. If Winston Churchill made a declaration on Nazi Germany previous to World War II, she will have what she needs to prove her affirmation and put it on the book. If not, she needs to get the valid materials, interviews or testimonies where she can confirm her affirmation.

Answer 2

B. Review primary sources to see if Churchill ever recorded his opinions of Nazi Germany. is your best answer

Primary sources are always the best to go to when trying to find resources, as they give the most information, feeling, etc on what is going on, and usually is not changed throughout the years (of course, they still have opinions within).

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