Question

which statement best shows how evidence related to historical events can support a claim? secondary sources can include song lyrics written by people to communicate their experiences. artifacts can summarize a large amount of information about a past time period. primary sources can include the exact words that witnesses used to testify at a trial. statistics can allow readers to focus on emotions rather than details about a past occurrence.

Explanation:

Primary sources are direct evidence of historical events. Witness testimony at a trial is a primary - source type that can strongly support a claim about a historical event as it comes directly from those who were present. Secondary sources like song lyrics are interpretations. Artifacts can provide information but not summarize a large amount of information as comprehensively as primary sources in some cases. Statistics are not typically used to focus on emotions but on data - related aspects of historical events.

Answer:

Primary sources can include the exact words that witnesses used to testify at a trial.