Why is history open to ongoing and changing interpretations?

a) Changing values limit interpretation.

b) New evidence is not available.

c) Primary sources are determined to be unreliable.

d) Revisionists are overruled by traditionalists.

e) Traditional interpretations are questioned by revisionists.

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Robert Best

7 June, 14:31

Why is history open to ongoing and changing interpretations?

a) Changing values limit interpretation.

b) New evidence is not available.

c) Primary sources are determined to be unreliable.

d) Revisionists are overruled by traditionalists.

e) Traditional interpretations are questioned by revisionists.

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Fletcher Clarke · Answer 1

The main reason why history is open to ongoing and changing interpretations is because " e) Traditional interpretations are questioned by revisionists"--mostly due to the fact new evidence can arise.

Why is history open to ongoing and changing interpretations?a) Changing values limit interpretation.b) New evidence is not available.c) Primary sources are determined to be unreliable.d) Revisionists are overruled by traditionalists.e) Traditional interpretations are questioned by revisionists.