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. (U2L3 p. 2,5.7,13 & U2L4 p. 2,3)
Think about:
● how knowing the past might help us with current or future events.
● questions historians might ask.
1 answer
Current events play a significant role in shaping historians' interpretations of the past and the historical narratives they create, as they provide context and influence the questions historians ask about the causes, repercussions, and possible parallels with present or future events.