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Question 5 • OCPS - 2109010 - M/J WORLD HISTORY_SEM 1 CR_PY - vers.2

Which is a reason why historians might change their interpretation of an event?

Answer
A
A new piece of evidence is discovered.
B
New technology allows faster publication of results.
C
They may dislike the previously accepted interpretation.
D
An old theory may be unpopular with the general public.

Explanation

Historians base their interpretations on evidence, so discovering a new piece of evidence can lead them to reconsider what happened. Faster publication, personal dislike, or public opinion alone do not provide a historical reason to change an interpretation.

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