Historical use of upstreaming allows historians of Africa before 1000 to

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Upstreaming in historical use involves tracing back events and their causes to understand current situations. This allows historians to make generalizations about what they see and what might have caused what they see, hence understanding the historical context. This method does not necessarily provide accurate predictions, create a consensus or eliminate bias in studying evidence. While comparisons can be made using this method, it is not the primary goal.

Historical Use of Upstreaming Allows Historians of Africa Before 1000