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.

Match the vocabulary word with its meaning. 1. capitalism to change or improve something by correcting faults or removing abuses 2. chattel an economic system based on private ownership and competition motivated by profit 3. imperialism policy extending political, economic, or military rule over another 4. indentured an economic system where colonies supply goods to the mother country 5. mercantilism an agreement committing one person to be another's slave for a certain period of time 6. reform a type of slavery where the slave is the sole property of the master with no rights

Why were some framers in favor of incorporating the bill of rights? a. because then the bill of rights would cover both state and federal law.b. because then the bill of rights would protect both citizens and non citizens.c. because the the framers would only have to follow the federal laws.d. because the the framers would only have to follow their state's laws

How were the economies of the inca empire and ancient river valley civilizations such as egypt and phoenicia different?