Which statement about historical bias is most accurate?

• A. Dominant-group perspectives can shape historical narratives
• B. Histories are always objective
• C. Narratives cannot be influenced by culture
• D. History is uninterpretable

Answer: (A)

Historical bias arises when the people who write history bring their own beliefs, priorities, and power into what gets recorded and shared. Dominant groups—those in positions of influence—often decide which events are highlighted, which voices are included or excluded, and how events are framed. This means histories tend to reflect the values and interests of those groups, not a perfectly neutral account. That’s why the statement about dominant-group perspectives shaping historical narratives is the best description: it captures how power and culture shape what we remember and study.

The other ideas don’t fit because objectivity in history is hard to achieve and is not guaranteed; cultures can and do influence how stories are told; and history can be interpreted in many ways, not as something completely fixed or unchangeable.