SAT English Practice Question

The author of the passage claims that an important part of understanding history is to understand how different people viewed and interpreted events in the past. The author provides several examples of different interpretations of historical events, highlighting the fact that these interpretations are often influenced by the perspectives of the people involved. What is the author’s primary purpose in the passage?

1. A.explaining the importance of understanding different perspectives on historical events.
2. B.describing the ways in which historical events are often misinterpreted.
3. C.arguing that historical events should be studied objectively.
4. D.analyzing the impact of historical events on contemporary society.