Question

which statement best shows how evidence related to historical events can support a claim?
secondary sources can include song lyrics written by people to communicate their experiences.
artifacts can summarize a large amount of information about a past time period.
primary sources can include the exact words that witnesses used to testify at a trial.
statistics can allow readers to focus on emotions rather than details about a past occurrence.

Explanation:

Primary sources are first - hand accounts and are highly valuable for supporting claims about historical events. Witness testimony at a trial is a primary source that provides direct evidence. Secondary sources like song lyrics are interpretations. Artifacts can give information but don't summarize in the way described. Statistics are more quantitative and not about emotions as stated.

Answer:

Primary sources can include the exact words that witnesses used to testify at a trial.