WHY IT’S IMPORTANT THAT WE STUDY HISTORY

When most of us think back to our childhood school days, we can also remember at least a handful of kids who thought history class was a drag. To (1) them, history just seemed like a jumble of names and dates attached to events long over with and people long dead. What was the point of learning (2) it at all?

They didn’t know then that history was one of the most important subjects they’d ever study. Here we’ll take a closer look at why history is important and explore why everyone should make it a point to study it in depth.

History helps us understand ourselves.

To understand who you are, you need to develop a sense of self. A large part of that is learning where you fit into the story of your country or the global community in the grand scheme of things. History tells you the story of how your nation, city, or community came to be everything that it is. It tells you where your ancestors came from and tells you who (3) they were. Most importantly of all, it gives you the ability to spot (and appreciate) the legacies you may have inherited from (4) them.

Arcadia Publishing. Why it's important that we study History. Available in:https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Navigation/Community/Arcadia-andTHP-Blog/June-2016/Why-It%E2%80%99s-Important-That-We-Study-History. Access in: July, 22 2020 (Adapted).

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