Which of the following statements does not require a source citation?

A Ulysses S. Grant's father ran a tannery shop in Point Pleasant, Ohio.


B George Washington was the first president of the United States.

C Lincoln's intent was clearly to end the practice of slavery.


D A great patriot once said: "Give me liberty or give me death."

I think it is B??

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Answer:

B George Washington was the first president of the United States.

Explanation:

The above statement falls into the category of common knowledge.

This type of knowledge do not need citations. This is because:

  1. They have numerous citations
  2. They are facts known by a lot of people.

Someone does not need to cite a source to prove that George Washington was the first president of the United States.

It is common knowledge and almost everyone knows it.

Answer: B George Washington was the first president of the United States.

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