To determine if a source is reliable, historians would benefit most from determining the author’s point of view on the subject. Understanding the author's perspective, background, and potential biases helps historians assess the credibility and objectivity of the source. While other factors like the number of people who agree with the source or its popularity can provide context, they do not directly address the reliability of the information presented.
Which can help historians decide if a source is reliable?
determining how many people agree with the source
determining the amount of information within a book
determining the author’s point of view on the subject
determining how many people know about the source
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