Question

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Why is it important to consider the historical context surrounding an event
when making a historical interpretation?
A. A conclusion that does not consider context is a generalization
rather than an interpretation.
B. Events happening at the same time might have influenced one
another.
C. Every historical interpretation must consider political and social
consequences of an event.
D. Historical interpretations are only valid if they are written in a
similar context as the event.

Answer 1

It is important to consider the historical context surrounding an event when making a historical interpretation because events happening at the same time might have influenced one another. This is answer B.