How do you think what was going on in broader society at the time impacted your historical event?

3-1 Activity: Examining Historical Context

Overview
No historical event occurs in a vacuum. Instead, each event is connected to another and to larger political, social, cultural, and economic issues. In previous modules, you identified a topic, a historical event, and a current event related to one another. In this activity, you will dig deeper into the broader context and perspectives surrounding your selected historical event.

Articulate how the historical context caused or influenced your chosen historical event.
How do you think what was going on in broader society at the time impacted your historical event?
Explain how connecting your historical event and current event improves the understanding of your topic.
How do you think using your historical event to explore the roots of your current event might help you better understand your topic ?