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 original materials from the time period being studied. Witness testimony at a trial is an original account (a primary source) and using the exact words of witnesses provides direct evidence related to a historical event (the trial), which can support a claim. Secondary sources are interpretations of primary sources. Artifacts are objects from the past but don't summarize large - amount of information in the way described. Statistics are numerical data and are more about details and analysis rather than focusing on emotions.

Answer:

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