Henry Ford's statement that "History is more or less bunk" is best refuted by which of the following statements?
A)History has been shown to be 100 percent accurate.
B)History can put current activities in perspective.
C)Historical facts are seldom proven to be wrong.
D)People who write history always have an agenda.

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Henry Ford's statement implies that history is useless or irrelevant. However, the statement that history can put current activities in perspective suggests that history provides valuable context and insights that can inform present-day decision-making. Therefore, B is the best refutation of Ford's claim. A, C, and D are not as effective in refuting Ford's statement as they do not directly refute the claim that history is "bunk."

Henry Ford's Statement That "History Is More or Less Bunk