Question

Which kinds of evidence can historians use to interpret events from the past? Check all that apply.

artifacts found at historical sites

articles from modern-day newspapers

letters written during that period in history

journals written by young students today

documents with information about the past

Answer 1

artifacts found at historical sites. and,
letters written during the period of history.

Answer 2

Explanation:

To find information about the past, historians can use artefacts found at historical sites, letters written during that period in history, and documents with information about the past.

Artefacts, documents, letters written during that period in history are considered as primary sources of history as they were created at a specific time referred to in the study.

They are the firsthand valuable evidence of the past and hence can be applied to get information about the past. These primary sources can be found in museums, historical archives, libraries, etc. These sources of history speak for themselves and are the original form of information.