Consider two books about Sacagawea,a Shoshone woman who assisted the Lewis and Clark expedition.One is a history book and one is a historical sociology book.What emphasis is distinctive to historical sociology?
A)describing Sacajawea's contribution to American history
B)emphasizing key decision-making moments for Sacajawea
C)detailing the available empirical evidence and its limitations
D)using the story of Sacajawea to strengthen rational choice theory

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Historical sociology often uses historical events or figures to explore and support sociological theories, such as rational choice theory, which is a distinctive emphasis compared to simply recounting historical facts or decisions.

Consider Two Books About Sacagawea,a Shoshone Woman Who Assisted the Lewis