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Why is it better to read oral history and archives together?

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Correct answer: Local memory and written evidence create a more balanced understanding

The direct answer is A: combining local memory with written evidence can create a more balanced understanding. Oral history records what people remember, experienced and transmitted within families or communities. Archives may contain government files, reports, letters, newspapers and official statistics, but they often reflect the viewpoint of institutions and powerful groups. Step by step: listen to community memories; examine written records; compare agreements and contradictions; consider who created each source and why; then form a cautious interpretation. A is correct because the sources can complement one another. B is wrong because oral testimony does not erase other evidence. C is wrong because archives can be valuable even when they are incomplete or biased. D is wrong because historical claims require evidence. Memory cue: do not ask which source is automatically perfect; compare who spoke, when and why.

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