Question

two arguments about historical event contradict each other. how should historians determine which argument is superior? A.trust the argument made by the more educated,respected person. B. Poll people who live near the location where the historical event happen. C. Search for additional evidence to see which argument it supports. D. Prefer the simpler argument to the complex argument.

Answer 1

When in doubt, historians should always "C. Search for additional evidence to see which argument it supports" This allows them to reach their own conclusion or confirm the existing one.