In the study of history, an essential component of critical thinking is the ability to properly assess historical evidence. with this in mind, which of the following is true: a. uncovering the past is best served by an examination of various kinds of source material. b. properly assessing historical evidence enhances one’s ability to make and defend coherent arguments about the past and present. c. properly assessing historical evidence citizens defend against being misled by present-day political leaders. d. both b and c are correct. e. a, b, and c are correct.