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QuizMultiple Choice

Historical Research and Study: The USS Maine — Quiz

Question 16 • US History

Which can help historians decide if a source is reliable?

Answer
A
determining how many people know about the source
B
determining how many people agree with the source
C
determining the amount of information within a book
D
determining the author’s point of view on the subject

Explanation

A source’s point of view can reveal bias and help historians judge how accurately it presents events. Determining the author’s point of view on the subject is therefore the best way to assess reliability. The amount of information, popularity, or how many people know about a source does not by itself show whether it is trustworthy.

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