Then you will be able to develop a more mature perspective on what took place at the Whitman mission. You should try to show in your presentation that you are aware of the historical context. To put your topic in historical perspective, you should briefly indicate what events and developments, similar in nature, had preceded it. Asking why questions leads to historical analysis, which is very important in enhancing the historical quality of students' work. Remember that history is the study of human experience in a time perspective.
Chronology is important.
You must show how your topic has developed over a period of time. They fail to explore its antecedents. As a result they lose points because they have done a current events topic, rather than a historical study. Scoring is weighted in the direction of good research and analysis rather than flashy presentations. Some judges are attracted to the flashy, but others place the greatest weight on research and analysis.