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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Examining opinions will reveal whether it is a primary or secondary source.
Examining opinions will reveal whether it is a primary or secondary source.

A source that historians trust is likely to have true opinions.
A source that historians trust is likely to have true opinions.

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

The opinions will reveal the identity of the source.

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The correct response is:

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

Historians analyze both facts and opinions to understand the context, perspective, and potential biases of a source, which can help in interpreting historical events more accurately.