Consider the following statements regarding the role of Leopold von Ranke in historiography:
- Ranke emphasized objectivity and believed history should be written "as it really happened."
- He rejected the influence of political ideology in historical writing.
- Ranke is considered the founder of the scientific approach to history.
- He relied heavily on primary sources such as documents and archives.
Which of the statements are correct?
1
1, 3, and 4
2
2, 3, and 4
3
1, 2, and 3
4
1, 2, 3, and 4