Question

a student is researching the american civil rights movement for a class project. they find two sources: a documentary that features interviews with activists, dramatic visuals, and background music a history textbook that includes official government records, court rulings, and multiple perspectives. which statement correctly describes the credibility of these sources? both sources are equally credible because they provide information about the same historical event using different formats. the documentary is more credible because it uses interviews, emotional storytelling, and visual effects to engage the audience. neither source is credible because secondary works cannot be trusted when studying history. the history textbook is more credible because it is written by experts, includes primary sources, and gives multiple viewpoints.

Explanation:

History textbooks are often written by experts and incorporate primary - source official records and multiple perspectives. Documentaries may use emotional storytelling and visuals which can sometimes affect objectivity.

Answer:

The history textbook is more credible because it is written by experts, includes primary sources, and gives multiple viewpoints.