Question

The British Empire once controlled modern-day India. While many British historians once defended Great Britain's right to rule over foreign colonies, British historians today largely take a negative view of such colonialism. Which of the following best explains why this change in interpretations might have occurred?
A. Historians today know that point of view should not influence interpretation.
B. Historians today have different biases than previous historians.
C. Historians today make historical arguments rather than claims.
D. Historians today understand that all evidence is equally valid.

Answer 1

B. Historians today have different biases than previous historians.