How can a historian determine whether a claim is valid?
a. Determine if it shows a point of view
b. Apply her own biases to interpret it
c. Make sure it is not a counterclaim
d. Evaluate the evidence used to support it
One way in which a a historian can determine whether a claim is valid is to "D. Evaluate the evidence used to support it," since this ensures that the person making the claim isn't simply making it up.
