Question

Which of the following is a reason why historians may want to consider opinions as well as facts reported by a source?

A.
A source that historians trust is likely to have true opinions.

B.
The opinions may provide clues to the source's feelings and possible bias.

C.
Examining opinions will reveal whether it is a primary or secondary source.

D.
The opinions will reveal the identity of the source.

Answer 1

The answer is B

Explanation:

Primary sources are used most by historians but they also consider the opinions. Historians must think of the political views, and feelings. This is called subjective data. It can help identify possible bias within the facts or beliefs.

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