• Why is the event or person depicted in your primary artifact significant to our understanding of your ancestor?
• What aspect of your ancestor’s history is highlighted by this artifact?
• What significant cultural and historical events occurred during your ancestor’s lifetime? during the creation of your primary artifact?
• How and why did cultural and historical events related to the time period influence the creator and creation of your artifact?
• How do the secondary sources you cited help you understand the primary artifact?
