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Read the passage: The inherent subjectivity of historical narratives means that the same event can be interpreted in vastly different ways depending on the perspective of the historian. Objective truth, therefore, becomes an elusive goal. Question: What makes 'objective truth' difficult to find in history?
APeople forget what happened
BThe subjective nature of interpretations and perspectives
CA lack of written records
DHistorians are not allowed to tell the truth
✓ Correct Answer: B — The subjective nature of interpretations and perspectives
The passage points to the 'inherent subjectivity' and 'different perspectives' as reasons why objective truth is elusive.
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