What do historians mean when they refer to historical context of an event?

Which of the following was not a method used to keep african americans from voting after the civil war? a. white primaries b. literacy tests c. group imprisonment d. gerrymandering

Rivalries between european imperialist powers and the growth of european militaries contributed to which outcome in the early 20th century? o a. many european powers were eager to go to war with one another. o b. european states became less concerned about controlling overseas empires. o c. small countries became more willing to join powerful empires. o d. the alliance system that maintained a balance of power in europe broke down.

Who was william johnson? a. a revolutionary war veteran b. was the most prominent free black in mississippi c. a field slave d. inventor of the cotton gin