Which statement best explains why secondary sources are important to historians?

A. They provide firsthand accounts of historical events

B. They put historical events in the correct chronological order

C. They summarize conclusions about primary sources

D. They are the least biased source available for any subject

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Taylor Mckenzie

Social Studies

24 May, 23:56

Which statement best explains why secondary sources are important to historians?

A. They provide firsthand accounts of historical events

B. They put historical events in the correct chronological order

C. They summarize conclusions about primary sources

D. They are the least biased source available for any subject

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Ingrid Acosta · Answer 1

C. They summarize conclusions about primary sources would be the best option, because these sources differ from primary sources in that they are not first-hand accounts.

Ean Vaughan · Answer 2

The answer is C as it is not firsthand, they can be bias and don't put events in chronological order