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What is History?

What is History?. … and why do we study it?. History is… . … the chronological study of the significant people, . places, . things,. and events from the past. What determines significance?. Historians . . . who’s effected . . . . . . and YOU!. Why do we study history?.

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What is History?

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  1. What is History? … and why do we study it?

  2. History is… … the chronological study of the significant people,

  3. places,

  4. things,

  5. and events from the past.

  6. What determines significance? Historians . . . who’s effected . . . . . . and YOU!

  7. Why do we study history? 1. To learn from the past so . . . we make wise decisions and choices, and to avoid making the same mistakes others have made. 2. To help us better understand human nature so . . . we can fully enjoy and participate in life. 3. To gain a greater respect for our heritage so . . . we will take better care of our society and pass on an improved America for the next generation.

  8. Why do we study history? 4. To unlock life’s possibilities so . . . we can achieve our greatest potential personally, and as a nation. 5. Because it is entertaining and . . . everyone likes to be entertained, to be fascinated, to see our heroes are human, to be surprised. Everyone likes a good story.

  9. What are the components of history? People Places Things Events

  10. . . . and Fate

  11. What are the major points of historical inquiry? When? Who? ? Why? Where? What? How? Which?

  12. And now, The Q-Matrix

  13. Historical Sources (are the root of all history) Primary . . . are first-hand, direct sources of history. Advantages authentic, near to the component Disadvantages rare, expensive, too subjective, vested interest, may need deciphered, too close. Secondary . . . are second-hand, indirect sources of history. Advantages inexpensive, objective, hind-sight. Disadvantages too distant, vested interest.

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