What was the police department purpose for specifically raiding the gay and lesbian clubs and how did this spark a rebellion for the LGTBQ community?

The historical event I picked: Stonewall Rebellion

Current event is Roe vs Wade link to source Roe v. Wade | Oyez

My research question:

What was the police department purpose for specifically raiding the gay and lesbian clubs and how did this spark a rebellion for the LGTBQ community?

Overview

Over the past few weeks, you have examined how context, perspective, and bias impact what we know about history and how we talk about it. You also started to make connections between your research question, historical event, and current event. In this activity, you will build upon that work to consider the historical roots of your current event and what the narratives would be like if told from a different perspective.

Prompt

Use the provided Module Five Activity Template: Historical Interpretations Word Document to complete this activity. First, you will reflect on the process of researching the subject of your historical research question and its connection to your current event. You will then consider the impact of bias on our existing knowledge. Finally, you will address how the narratives about your historical and current events would change if told from alternative viewpoints.