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How can a historian determine whether a claim is valid?

a. Determine if it shows a point of view
b. Apply her own biases to interpret it
c. Make sure it is not a counterclaim
d. Evaluate the evidence used to support it

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One way in which a a historian can determine whether a claim is valid is to "D. Evaluate the evidence used to support it," since this ensures that the person making the claim isn't simply making it up.
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