Consider Historical Context in Making Historical Interpretation

Why is it important to consider the historical context surrounding an event when making a historical interpretation?

A. Events happening at the same time might have influenced one another

B. Every historical interpretation must consider the political and social consequences of an event

C. A conclusion that does not consider context is a generalization rather than an interpretation

D. Historical interpretations are only valid if they are written in a similar context as the event

Answer:

Events happening at the same time might have influenced one another.

Explanation: First of all, 'context' refers to social, religious, and economic variables, that's why they must be included in every social event that's being analyzed, because all these variables influence one another. For example, economy is influenced by religion due to the perception it gives it (rich are mean and poor are spiritual). On the other hand, social behavior and events are defined by other circumstances like religion because it was set a bunch of rules of proper human behavior according to sacred scriptures.

So, in the end, interpreting history becomes a really difficult activity because it is a multivariable science.