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STEP 3: Historical ContextHistorical context refers to the social, political, intellectual, cultural, and economic conditions that existed during a certain time and place. To understand a topic you should first look at the history leading up to the topic.
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Secondary Sources BrainstormBrainstorm possible secondary sources and locations for research of your specific topic. Also determine key historical events and ideas (subjects) you plan to find information on with the secondary sources.
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Historical Context: Big C, Little cUse the 'Big C, Little c' worksheet to look at the historical conditions in the community of the event (little c). Then investigate the historical conditions on a larger scale (Big C), beyond the community to the nation or world. Determine how they are the same and different.
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Building Historical Context(Alternate Assignment) Investigate the historical context of your topic in depth using the 'Building Historical Context' worksheet. Using three analytical lenses of SPICE, determine the the historical conditions of the time. Also determine how those conditions influenced the event you are focusing on for your research.
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