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Question 2 of 25

Why is it problematic for historians to use oversimplifications when writing
about the past?
A. Oversimplifications demonstrate that a historian has a particular
prejudice or bias.
B. Oversimplifications can ignore important evidence that could
influence a conclusion.
C. Oversimplifications occur when a historian fails to cite the sources
he or she referenced.
O D. Oversimplifications can only be used to support claims of fact, not
claims of value.

Answer 1

B.Oversimplifications can ignore important evidence that could influence a conclusion.

It is in fact problematic for historians to use Oversimplifications
even writing about the past because Oversimplifications often ignore
complex or contradictory evidence.