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QuizMultiple Choice

Historical Research and Study: The USS Maine

Question 6 • MO-US History II A

Which can help historians decide if a source is reliable?

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

Explanation

A historian can judge reliability by considering the author’s point of view, since bias or a particular perspective may affect how the subject is presented. How many people agree with or know about a source does not prove it is accurate, and a large amount of information does not guarantee reliability. The best choice is determining the author’s point of view on the subject.

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