Why is it important to consider the historical context surrounding an event when making a historical interpretation?
Why is it important to consider the historical context surrounding an event when making a historical interpretation?
OA. Events happening at the same time might have influenced one another.
OB. Every historical interpretation must consider political and social consequences of an event.
C. Historical interpretations are only valid if they are written in a similar context as the event.
OD. A conclusion that does not consider context is a generalization rather than an interpretation.
Answer
a) Events happening at the same time might have influenced one another.
Explanation: Understanding and evaluating eyewitness accounts is facilitated by this. Events are more easily understood when placed in their right historical context, which allows us to get insight into the state of the world at the time and how it may have influenced eyewitness accounts.