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 as secondary sources don't directly support a claim about historical events in the most evidentiary - based way. They are more interpretive.
• Artifacts: While artifacts can give information about a past time - period, summarizing information is not the same as providing direct, detailed evidence to support a claim.
• Primary sources: The exact words of witnesses (a primary source) at a trial provide direct, detailed evidence. If a claim is made about what happened at that trial, these words can be used as strong evidence.
• Statistics: Statistics are about numerical data and analysis, not about focusing on emotions. Also, they are not the best way to support a claim about historical events in terms of detailed, direct evidence like primary sources.

Answer:

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