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

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.

Question

Social Studies

Paulina Franco

9 April, 05:40

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

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.

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Answers (2)

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Ruth Burgess · Answer 1

It could be B or C but i think C is the answer.

Kenzie Rogers · Answer 2

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

Explanation:

Primary sources are the main source of data and information for historical research, however, these sources provide more than only facts, such as dates and names, they are also charged with opinions and other subjective data. Historians must consider this subjective data, to further understand the source's feelings, political views, etc., not only to identify any possible bias, but also because subjective data can also be a valuable source of information to characterise society in any given time and space.