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Historical Accuracy
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Which of the following is a common method used by historians to determine the accuracy of a historical source?
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All of the above
💡 Explanation:
External criticism examines the physical characteristics of a source, such as its age, provenance, and authorship, while internal criticism analyzes the content of a source for inconsistencies, biases, and other indicators of accuracy. Textual criticism focuses on the textual transmission of a source, identifying errors and variants that may have crept in over time.