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Why is it important to study History?

Why is it important to study History?. Infer from the following passage why it’s important to study history . . . .

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Why is it important to study History?

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  1. Why is it important to study History?

  2. Infer from the following passage why it’s important to study history . . . “Everything we have, all our great institutions, hospitals, universities, libraries, this city, our laws, our music, art, poetry, our freedoms, everything is because somebody went before us and did the hard work . . . Indifference to history isn’t just ignorant, it’s rude. It’s a form of ingratitude.” - David McCullough

  3. By explaining why things happened in the past, historians can help us understand what is going on today & what may happen tomorrow.

  4. What do we use to study History? Primary & Secondary Sources

  5. What is a Primary Source? • primary source – firsthand information about people or events. • Eyewitness accounts (diaries & letters) • Government documents (laws or court decisions) • Public speeches • Autobiographies • Photographs or video tapes • Art objects • Stamps • Coins • Clothing • Interviews w/people recalling the past

  6. Things to watch when reading primary sources: Authenticity – the quality or condition of being genuine. Bias – a leaning toward or against a certain person, group, or idea.

  7. What is a Secondary Source? • secondary source – an account provided after the fact by people who did not directly witness or participate in the event. *Usually based on primary sources* • Textbook • Encyclopedias • Biographies • Books or articles written by historians

  8. The Lion King According to Rafiki, we have two options when in comes to the past . . .

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