Which of the following best explains how historians create sound generalizations about Trends in history

A. Historians speculate about what might have happened
B. They interpret primary source evidence
C. They ask questions about the past
D. They read many textbooks to find out about events

1 answer

B. They interpret primary source evidence

Historians create sound generalizations about trends in history primarily by interpreting primary source evidence, which allows them to analyze and understand the context and significance of historical events.