Question

select the correct answer
what is one way that historians can establish the authenticity of a primary source?
a. by comparing the source to other established sources from that time period
b. by conducting endless chemical tests on the source to establish its reliability
c. by relying on the claims of the archaeologist who discovered the primary source
d. by relying on information provided on personal blogs or government websites

Explanation:

To establish the authenticity of a primary source, historians cross-reference it with other verified sources from the same era to confirm consistency and legitimacy. Chemical tests are more common for physical artifacts (handled by archaeologists, not the standard historian method), relying solely on an archaeologist's claims lacks verification, and personal blogs are not credible academic sources for this purpose.

Answer:

A. by comparing the source to other established sources from that time period