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.

What are u talking about

Not sure if it’s within 12 months, but you could talk about the spreading of alt-right hate speech and whether that is covered by the right of freedom of speech? or, cover how during the midterm elections in some states many native american populations were declined to vote because they didn’t have the proper id, despite being citizens? also, the death of that journalist last month, who spoke freely and reported about the saudi government and how corrupted it is and was killed because of that (lack of free press/speech). just some ideas for this prompt, i hope at least one of them : )

Ancient greece would be you're answer