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:

• Secondary sources: Song lyrics are not the best way to support a claim about historical events as they are interpretations (secondary).
• Artifacts: While they can give some info, they don't "summarize a large amount" in the way that primary sources with direct testimony do.
• Primary sources: Witness testimony (exact words) at a trial is a primary source. Primary sources are first - hand accounts and provide strong evidence for claims about historical events.
• Statistics: Statistics are more about numerical data and not about emotions. Also, they are not the best for supporting claims about historical events in terms of direct evidence like primary sources.

Answer:

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