Which of the following is a reason why historians may want to consider opinions as well as facts reported by a source?(1 point)

Question

Which of the following is a reason why historians may want to consider opinions as well as facts reported by a source?(1 point)

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A source that historians trust is likely to have true opinions.
A source that historians trust is likely to have true opinions.
The opinions will reveal the identity of the source.
The opinions will reveal the identity of the source.
Examining opinions will reveal whether it is a primary or secondary source.
Examining opinions will reveal whether it is a primary or secondary source.
The opinions may provide clues to the source's feelings and possible bias.

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Answer 1

Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
1 month ago

The correct response is:

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

This is an important reason for historians to consider opinions alongside facts, as understanding the context and perspective of the source can help interpret the reliability and intent behind the information presented.