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Unit 5 – Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century
Topic 5.5
What limitation does a historian face when examining primary sources such as personal letters during the time of The Directory (1795-1799)?
Translations of these documents cannot accurately convey original meanings.
These sources may present a biased view due to personal beliefs or experiences.
There is no historical context available for interpreting these letters correctly.
Correspondences from this era are too technical for modern understanding.
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