When conducting research for forming a hypothesis, which practice should historians follow?
a.) apply contemporary standards to the people and institutions of historical eras.
b.) be open to the idea that the hypothesis might be wrong.
c.) use arguments only for opening up a debate on the subject.
d.) only consult sources that will prove that the hypothesis is correct.
e.) build a historical argument based solely on ideology.

The second alternative is correct (B).

The hypothesis is part of the structure of scientific methodology and is universally used in cientific projects.

For a history researcher or any other field to conduct a scientific study it is necessary that he has a hypothesis. The researcher's job is to seek confirmation or refutation of the hypothesis. That is, the researcher knows that his hypothesis may not be true.

i believe the correct answer is option b. most eastern european nations joined nato.

though i could be wrong, option d. the eastern european nations were granted complete independence, would be another choice.

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the industrial revolution pushed the world into modern industrialization. it changed the course of history profoundly. it caused rapid urbanization and pushed cities and countries into development. the industrial revolution began in great britain with a series with new inventions which led to the creation of machines and mass production.

this caused the country to gain wealth and money and become an international superpower. it improved transportation and manufacturing inside the country, pushed people to live in urban areas and britain to become the most powerful nation in the world for a while.