historical context is best defined as (1 point) A. the identity of the author who created the written account of the historical event. B.a source written by someone who has firsthand knowledge of the historical event. C. a source written by someone who does not have firsthand knowledge of the historical event. D. the background details that explain what other things were going on at the time of the historical event.

Answer 1

D. the background details that explain what other things were going on at the time of the historical event.

Answer 2

in 1-2 sentences, discuss the role that current events play in shaping the interpretations that historians form of the past and the historical narratives that they create.(2 points)

Answer 3

Current events can shape the interpretations historians form of the past and the historical narratives they create by providing new perspectives and evidence, influencing the lens through which they view history and prompting the reevaluation of existing narratives to accommodate changing societal contexts.