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Which two statements correctly describe how historians place their arguments in historical context?

A.) Historians ask what contemporary people would do in the same situation.

B.) Historians work to understand the circumstances of those living in the historical time period.

C.) Historians argue the validity of their hypothesis, regardless of whether they can prove it.

D.) Historians use a variety of economic and social sources to paint a picture of events.

E.) Historians consider only the viewpoint of the people who held power during the period they are studying.

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B,D

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B and D. The main job of a historian is to understand and convey the COMPLETE picture of history. That means judging actions based on how people thought, acted, and were affected during that time period.
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