Interpretations of past legislation

Why do we study history? You’ve probably heard many references to the idea that we
need to study history because history repeats itself. While this does hold validity in
certain cases, it is also important to understand that history connects today to
yesterday. Political decisions today are based on past decisions or events, we continue
to work on social justice, and we see new interpretations of past legislation and primary
source documents. History surrounds us.
Over the course of the class, you will be retrieving and evaluating current event articles
(in the last 5 years); making connections between the units we are currently studying
and today. You will be responsible for finding an online article from a reputable news
source. For example: Time.com, USA Today, The New York Times, etc.
Instructions:
In your current event assignment, please address each of the following:
• Provide a summary of the article (include source, date, important people and
events, place/location).
• Explain the connection to the information we studied in Units 3 and 4.
o Use the following questions/prompts as a guide:
▪ How does this current event article connect to the unit we are
currently studying?
▪ What impact did the past have on the events taking place today? Is
it political, economic and/or social?
▪ Describe specific historical events/people/documents that are
involved and explain how they are involved.
▪ What does the current event article tell us about the past?
▪ What predictions do you have on this event affecting the future?
• Provide a reflection on your personal opinions regarding the current event articl