Why Should Researchers Corroborate Oral Histories with Documents and Other

question 61

Multiple Choice

Why should researchers corroborate oral histories with documents and other more reliable sources?

• A)Oral histories may be exaggerated.
• B)Oral histories given by different individuals may not match up.
• C)Some may withhold information.
• D)Individuals often cannot recall all the details of a single event,especially when a lot of time has passed.

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