Understanding the historical context surrounding an event is for
historians because it allows them to:
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a. separate the event from contemporary political or social trends
that might have influenced it
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b. better understand how an event is related to other events
happening at the same time.
c. use other historians' ideas and conclusions without formally citing
them as sources.
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d. refute critics who might claim that their interpretations about the
event are not valid.