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

Responses

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 will reveal the identity of the source.
The opinions will reveal the identity of the source.

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.

1 answer

The correct response is:

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

Historians consider opinions in addition to facts because understanding the author's perspective can help them identify potential biases and the context in which the source was created.