“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” George Santayana
Why is history important? What role does understanding the past play in shaping the future?
Please answer in 150-250 words. Your response is due no later than 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2015. You will lose points if your response is under 150 words, if it is late, and/or if it does not reflect your own ideas.
Why is history important? Have you ever heard that saying “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”? Well you best learn. I’ĺl tell you why repeating history is a bad thing. First off, let me tell you about the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The bombing killed over one hundred thousand people! We’ve since learned that nukes are a very serious and deadly thing not to be messed with again. We do not want another catastrophe or incident like that one again. We also learned a lot from the past for us to shape the future too! For example, technology. We’ve moved so far ahead in technology its almost unbelievable. I mean we have phones the size of T.V.’s, we have virtual reality headsets, heck, we even have cell phone watches! We can only move up from here with technology. I mean what’s next?
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DeleteHistory should be important to everyone because is shows what happened in the past. Everything has history whether its from ten days ago or from ten million years ago. If you understand the past then you can be sure not to repeat days like that in the future. If you’re familiar with history then you know how important it is to our future. If we didn't have history just think of what kind of culture we would live in today, it would be one without a meaning, freedom, or rights. People say that history always repeats itself, although i don’t agree with that statement. If you know what has happened in the past and you didn’t like it, then change it so you know for a fact that it wont happen again. Everything can be changed, you might just have to try really hard to get it. Knowing your countries history could help you to achieve great things.
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DeleteHistory lays out guidelines for future generations. I’m sure everyone has a role model who has shaped them into who they are. That role model is a part of history. They have made history and you are following in their path. History is important because it gives a purpose to things.
ReplyDeleteHistory molds countries, people, actions, and lives into things the world sometimes holds at a high remark. History is here for us to learn from it, for us to use it to better our lives and the things around us. Everyone has heard some saying similar to “history will repeat itself”, but have any of us thought of how true that may be. History is important to now and the future because it will either repeat in the future, or if we don’t like it we have the chance to fix things.
We could all benefit from slowing things down and looking at our own history. Many people make the same mistake more than once and mess up their future. This is a perfect example of history playing a key role in the future. We all need to take time every once in a while to look at history to plan our future.
Why is history important? History is important because its made us who we are today. Were new and were improved. Its taught us mistakes and made us realize that you have to do stuff a certain way for it to be right. Thats why i think history is very important. The role of understanding the past play in shaping the future is that its helped us learn from our mistakes. It has also taught us the right from the wrong. It has even made us who we are today. If we didn't understand the past we wouldn't have a future. Because we would never learn anything because we were making the same mistakes over and over. Like George Santayana once said “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”. By him saying that it means that if we didn't know our history we would just make the same mistakes over and over again. We would never improve or get anywhere in life. Humanity would be doomed if we didn't know history or make corrections of the mistakes we've made.
ReplyDeleteWhy is history important? You know that saying “ We learn about history so it is not repeated”. Some things in history were bad and so by learning about them we hopefully will not repeat them. History is about us though; it tells about how America and other place and things came to be. It will help us shape the future by making sure we know our rights and what we have done to not do the same things again. History, like it is, is history. It is the past, but the past is what made us today and shaped America in every way; from the Founding Fathers,The Constitution, Civil War, World Wars, etc. It is what has brought many nations together to reason and be at peace with each other and to not turn against each other, because if they do the world will slowly die.
ReplyDeleteEven though there are wars right now we can’t stop that. People will be dumb and do what they want, even though they should know what might happen thanks to HISTORY, and they shouldn't do it, but they choose to anyway and in the end it just might end up destroying us.
So history is what helps and what will help us to stay the way or possible even change, but; to also know of how things came to be and why they are the way they are.
I think history is very important because thanks to history we can learn not to make the same mistakes. All throughout life we make mistakes, but thanks to this mistakes we made in the past we know what not to do in the future. The role of understanding the past in shaping the future is that learning from the past can make the future a better place. When you look at America now in the present you can see that its a pretty good place to live(compared to other places). The reason why I think America is a good place now is that we have learned from our past to make a better future. I think America has a really bright future in front of it right now because we have learned from our past what is right from wrong , and to think before you act. These are the reasons why I believe the history is important thing, because in the future you learn not to do in situations where you make mistakes. Also it makes you a better person from it.
ReplyDeleteHistory is important because history repeats itself, and if you are not informed of past events you will not be prepared to deal with it when it comes. When I think of past events you wouldn't want to ever forget a couple obvious things come to mind: Slavery, The Holocaust...etc You hear it all the time and it seems somehow we are often reminded of these events; usually in some form of a history class, but we are taught these things because the kids sitting in these seats at schools are ultimately the foundation of the future of this Nation, and what is a Nation that isn't informed of Slavery and the holocaust and many other historical events which never should be forgotten. Not only remember the events so we will be able to spot it in the future when it arises, but remember the people who have fallen before us, and remember the legacy they've left behind. Who would ever want to be forgotten? Remember them because they do want to be remembered. It is the very least we can do when people are gone; honor them, and remind others of their beliefs and perspective on the world. It is what I would want to be done when I am gone.
ReplyDeleteHistory is important because it is what makes us everything we are today. For example, if wagons would have never evolved into cars at some point in time back in the day then we would not have the cars that we do today. Wagons are apart of our history. That may have been a very weird example, but it is true. Things like that are the things that shape everything into what it is now. We have to know and understand where we came from to continue to grow into bigger things, and to not repeat the past. If we were to never know our past then how would we know what to look out for in our future? Lets give another example. If you were to get a $300 ticket for littering at a park one day when you thought nobody was looking at you, and there was a trash can just a little ways up, you would be pretty upset with yourself I would imagine. The next time you were somewhere and had to throw something away you would think back to that ticket and it dispose of it properly in a trashcan in fear of getting another ticket. Your past experience of that ticket influenced your decision, and for that you did not repeat it.
ReplyDeletePeople live in the present. They plan for and worry about the future. History is very important because it tends to help us understand the present. If we listen to what history has to say, we can come to a understanding of the past tells us much about the problems we now face. History is a reflection of human decisions, good or bad. All situations we face today, political, economic or social, have been encountered before to a higher degree. So by studying how previous societies have dealt with such issues, and the consequences of those decisions can guide us today as we deal with things such as when to fight and when to negotiate, poverty, and the structure of our society today. I believe that it is important to imbed our thoughts in history, and understand the past and most likely future present. If we do not recognize the past, we will repeat the same mistakes in the future.
ReplyDeleteHistory is important as it informs us on the important events of the past that led up to life in the present. Without history, we would be blind on what to do. History gives an insight on how humans work. It allows us to draw parallels to what is happening now and how we can solve it. If you do not learn from history, you are surely to repeat it, and there are many mistakes we made in the past that we must make sure we do not make again. History also adds to the culture of the world. Every place on this planet is unique in its own way because of everything that has happened in the past. Think of it like this; you are a adopted child, you know you are adopted, but you still want to know who your biological parents are. To put that example to relevant terms, mankind is the adopted child, and history are the biological parents. We want to know our origins, we want to know why we think this way or feel this way about something.
ReplyDeleteA very important man by the name of Aldous Huxley, once said “That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history, and that is the most important of all the lessons of history.” I believe that history is important because it helps us to better understand the present. Once we realize what our history is telling us, we can better understand a lot about the problems we face in life now. Today, If you were too look back on our past. Just understand everything man kind has came to create, or understand, you will see we have came a long way. Without all of those achievements, we wouldn't be in this position today. Its all there for us to learn from it. Many people have heard the saying, “History will repeat itself”, and not thought much of it. Though it is very true. If you don't change the things you don't agree with or put in the effort to have greater, you don't get it. It will be the exact same as it was before. Or even worse.
ReplyDeleteThe moral of the whole thing is to learn from it. The past is the past, and the present is the present. You have a great deal of options on which one you want to stay stuck in. Everything from history has happened for a reason, and there is nothing you can change about that.
Why is history important? History is very important because we can learn about what happened back then and we can learn from it. History helps us understand things about the present and why things are the way they are today. It can also help us not make the same mistake twice. If we understand history and why something happened, we can make sure we don’t make the same mistake again. If history wasn’t taught in school, no one would understand what the causes of The American Revolution, The Civil War, World War I or II were, what happened during this events, or the outcome of them all. We wouldn't know about the mistakes made back then that caused a lot of damage and took many lives. History is so important because now the world can grow from the mistakes made back then and advance on our studies and try to never make the same mistake twice.
ReplyDeleteHistory is an important part of everyday life because it teaches us many things. History teaches us about the mistakes our ancestors made. History shapes our future by putting us on right track and teaching us what not to repeat. History tends to repeat itself and sometimes thats a good thing and sometimes it a bad thing. WW1 was a terrible thing. It killed millions of people and was one of the worst things mankind has done to date. Unfortunately history repeated itself and WW2 broke out. People didn’t learn the first time and another terrible war was started. History can also be good though. When we look back into history we can also see all the amazing things that humans have done. We can see amazing machinery that were not even thought possible back during that time and build upon it to make technology even greater today. The airplane was never thought possible years ago and now its used for travel everyday. History teaches in both good and bad ways. History molds the present and the future.
ReplyDeleteWhen we think of history, do we think of a place, or of people, or even things? Most people would only remember what they deem is important. But do you think that the Steve Jobs is more important than Gunpei Yokoi. Before you say anything let me give you some background as to who Gunpei Yokoi is. Yokoi was originally a maintenance man and janitor for Nintendo. Gunpei Yokoi was the man who invented The Game Boy. Or would you say that the Battle of Gettysburg was less important than the Bombing of Pearl Harbor. John W. Gardner said “History never looks like history when you are living through it.” Can you stand in the middle of a war and fight against people you thought was your family, like some did in the Civil War? How many people have fought and died for freedoms and rights to happiness and above all, their family? Can you imagine how your life would be if the United States had let the British “tread” on us, or if Germany had won WW2, or even if WW3 happened? We understand that eventually history will repeat itself as Karl Marx once said “History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.” What we need to do is be prepared for it.
ReplyDeleteHistory helps us to understand other cultures. With this knowledge of history you can be able to analyze other cultures. Another reason why history is important is, it helps us to understand change. Change comes every day, and without history one doesn’t have anything to prepare themself for it. Lastly, an understanding history is essential for good citizenship. As you now see history isn’t just a class, history can teach you about so many things. Having the knowledge of history assists you through change which is happening every day, all around you. It also opens your eyes to other cultures of the world. I believe history plays a future role, for example martin luther king jr played a major role even though his is dead he made the world understand blacks have the right to do anything through christ! Just like with the movie “Selma” which was a movie about the history of martin luther king and his legacy.
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History gives us a glimpse of what we’ve evolved from. We are taught to to make the same mistakes and to learn what made this and other countries great. We are given a chance to know about those who came before us. How they learned, their thought process, what caused them to do horrible or amazing things. They show us how far discrimination can go and how cold some people can be turned. The heros, the judgemental leaders, the ones who are giving us examples of how not to rule a country. Nobody knows for sure what happened a couple hundred years ago but with the information that we have been given we can know how to build a better future and how to avoid such tragedies. with great knowledge of history we can make everyday better and brighter with gaining new things and pushing the world further. With history we learned how to shape without ruining. we are given another chance to change.
ReplyDeleteWhy is history important? History is important because it helps us understand the present, all people living are histories. We live in communities that were built in the past, our cultures relate to the past. We are the result of the past whether it was good or bad, this guides our actions in the present. History is also important because you get to learn about your ancestors like who were they, what did they do, how did they live, and even from the place that they migrated from. History also teaches us about how America came to be without all of the wars the United States wouldn’t even exist. The only way we can really comprehend who we are and how we get to be is by studying the past, the same with other people, the only true way we can understand who they are is by studying their past.
ReplyDelete"We study the past to understand the present; we understand the present to guide the future." -- William Lund
Why is history important? Without history we wouldn’t know about our cultures, or other cultures. We wouldn’t know the major events that happened before our time or things that could help us in the future. History helps you with your future because it could give you a better understanding of things and it could help you become closer to your culture. Without history, we wouldn’t know what to do with things that could happen in our future. History helps people overcome challenges, know more about what happened before they were born, and know what their ancestors did back when they were alive. Most importantly, history gives you a different and better mindset among challenges and things that may occur in the future. Also history informs you on things that made your culture stronger and things that could make you stronger and wiser. History is important because without it, you would be scared or confused with the future, without history we wouldn’t know about important Holiday’s and we wouldn’t know why certain things happen towards another culture or other cultures and etc.
ReplyDeleteWhat is history? History is a study of many series in the past events that has been recorded from generations of our world. Why is it important to us? History is important because it shapes our world today. Without theses past events this world would be full of mysteries. We wouldn’t know how electronics were made if people never recorded who invented it and how it was made. We wouldn’t know how the game of basketball or football was created, who did create theses games. Our people can’t image what it was like thousands of years before they were born. But I think that history is still here today because theses inspires us and push us to be our very best. Theses people made history because they were trying to show us that how much hard work really pays off, tell us that nothing is impossible. Some of theses past events are records that are trying to be broken by the people who live in this world today. This is why I think history is so important today.
ReplyDeletewhy is history important? well, without knowing about our past we couldn’t have the laws we do in our society today. If we didn’t know about history then we wouldn’t have an understanding about what to have and what not to have in a government. Without history we wouldn’t even know how our country became such a great one. Without history we wouldn’t know why some countries go to war, and why? Without history we wouldn’t know about the extinction of dinosaurs or the reason there are many ancient fossils underground. without history we would’t know why there are pyramids in egypt or why alcohol was prohibited back in the day. History is important for understanding what to do in the future, it’s kind of like the trial and error process. What we messed up in the past we can fix in the future and learn from it. We can learn why not to go to war, or we can learn that slave ownership is wrong. I think that's why history is important!
ReplyDeleteHistory is important because it is the past of something or someone and may be the reason the way it is now. There are different roles that play in history, that deals with the future. Such as a relationship. You wanna know about the person's history of their past relationships. You wanna know the past, because you wanna know what happened between them, for them not to be together now. You wanna know what he or she did that made them break up, what made them have problems. You take their history and analyze it. Whatever that person in their past did wrong , you make sure not to make that same mistake as them. You take all the problems that they had in their past, to make sure that you don't have those problems in the future. This is just an example to how history or the past of something or someone has an effect on their future.
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ReplyDeleteHistory is important to us because without it we wouldn't be where we are and how we are today. If you look not far back in history you can see how we treated other people like they were not human and as if some lives werent worth as much as others. As result a war broke out that caused many unnecessary deaths. Still in the early 20th century women did not have the same rights as men and were not allowed to vote in presidential elections. This lead to a huge women’s suffrage movement that finally got women the right to vote. Even after all of that happened some people today still feel as if some people aren't equal to others and don't deserve the same rights as others. History is bound to repeat itself and if we do not learn from our past mistakes we will never advance into making the world a better place.
ReplyDeleteHistory is important because you get to learn about the past and how people lived back.It also allows you to learn about all the wars that happened and the people who stood up for their right.The role of understanding the past plays a role in the future because you get to learn from the mistakes that happened and the people who changed our lives by standing up for freedom that we have today.History shows you how your family used to live back then and you see the changes in technology.History is in alot of thing like in basketball in the NBA there is alot I can learn from how they played back then and how rought they played and now its changed alot so its not as rought as before.I also get to know the best players who played back then and learn from how they played.I get to know how the sport started and how it evolved.
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ReplyDeleteI think history is important because people should know where they came from, what their ancestors have done, the importance of where they are, and other stuff like this. Without history i think that nobody would have a specific way of doing things. People wouldn’t look up to any of their ancestors because they wouldn’t know who to look up to. We as a world would not have half the information that we did because we wouldn’t know where we got our version of stuff from or why we have it, why it was made. Understanding the past plays a big role in shaping the future. if you want to move on to bigger things you have to understand why things were done in the past, if there were mistakes you have to understand that the people who made them didn’t know what they were doing and try to help them. If you get over the past and understand it fully then, you can shape the future better. One thing bad about knowing the history of things though i that people can develop a grudge, you have to remember to forget about the past sometimes and just look forward to the future. All this is useful for making the only thing that will affect you from now on better, the future.
I believe history is important in many different ways. Our history allows us to know why we do the things we do today. History provides a basis of who we are today. It informs us of the many wondrous and tragic events of our past. By looking into our history, you learn how much we have improved. We went from being cavemen to the complex and intelligent people we are now. Looking into past helps us in becoming successful. As you may know, there were many mistakes made in our history. Having knowledge of those mistakes allows you to not make them again. You know exactly what not to do so we can aim to be successful without any big faults. Knowing about our history just provides you with extra knowledge that you should know so you know the facts when you need them. Our history is very important to us and we as Americans should know about it.
ReplyDeleteHistory is important because everyone should know about the events that happened in the past that has lead to the way the country is set up today. Without history there would probably be a lot of unanswered questions that we would have. The understanding of the past play a very important role in our lives, because if we didn’t know about the wars, the boycotts, slavery, 9/11, etc then we wouldn’t know how bad our ancestors lived. If history wasn’t taught, the people that did certain things to change society wouldn’t get any credit for it and we would be as thankful for what they did. There would be many repetitions of past events because we wouldn’t have any knowledge on how big of a mistake we would be making for doing that one thing. The legends we look up to wouldn’t mean as much to us if we didn’t know about what they accomplished.
ReplyDeleteHistory is important because it’s a great impact in our life that we can look back to and learn from. It’s the only way we can understand who we are and how we got to be what we are now by learning from it. If we don’t, there’s plenty of chance for us to commit the same problems as back then. It is also very important not to deny what happened in history to own up in criminal events in the past. Many relevant and skills can be learned. For example, the holocaust was an horrific event in which is worldwide but we can look back at it to see the mistakes done and not do it again. Another event is Slavery, from that we have learned many things and consequences. History is there to help us to not repeat what has been done, to influence the generation coming up to do greater things, help us understand the present, and teaches us how to face certain problems no matter how bad.
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ReplyDeletehistory is important because without history you wouldn’t know about your ancestors or anyone in general. history is something that everyone needs in their life regardless if you want it or not it is something that gives you knowledge of what happened in the past and it also can give you information about why things are the way they are today. when you learn about your history or even others history it gives you a part of information that you didn’t know already. in history there is a lot to learn about different things that has happened in the world. people who don’t know their history have trouble understanding what’s going on in the world and what already happened that could affect their life. when you learn about history you tend to know more about why things are the way that they are today. certain things that are done in the past help us understand why we do not want to do it in the future.
ReplyDeleteI believe history is important because it helps one learn from past mistakes and experience makes one wiser. If we do not learn about our National and international history we will most likely repeat it. It is important to know about history so that we can discover who we are and where we come from. It is good to learn about our history so we can prevent or stop future wars, bombings etc. It is also good to know about it because we can keep our nation and world growing economically , politically and such. Some of our technological Advancements and innovations are now possible because of past inventions. Our prior knowledge of our history and experiences is why we live and view the present as we do now . Knowledge from one’s history helps us understand how certain things will affect us in the future. It is good to know about history because we can learn from it and make certain decisions based off of the consequences that have followed those similar past events.
ReplyDeleteWhy is history is so Important! History is important because many things have happened in the past that everybody can learn from. But even though there is so much to learn from history. History always repeats itself no matter how much you try to stop it. It will always happen again so only thing you can do is try to hold off history and make it happen later. Or make the effects not as bad as the first time. But also there is many types of history’s there is your own personal history and world history. I think people should worry about their own history first, and then they came make changes of themselves so then they can change world history. Because some people think there’s nothing to change about them but In reality history happens when a group of people start something, but people don’t think like this. So if you change yourself history would have a better chance of not starting. Also when people feel like they are always right and never wrong and don’t see two sides to a issue something is about to happen.
ReplyDeleteWhy is history important you might ask? Well, its important because thats where we look to for answers. Things that happen in the past helps us better prepare for the future, it also helps us learn. We are history weather its for something bad or good. We have came a very long way throughout the centuries and decades, from sending letters by horse to sending text instantly. Technology made a huge jump and so did education. History tells us about our country and the world we live in. Its important for us to understand history so we can better understand where we came from and the things that happened then so it won’t happen again now. And like many say, history repeats itself. And it best for us to be prepared for it.
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Why is history so important? History is important because it can teach you many important things about how people lived back then and how we have evolved as people. History makes up who we are today. If we didn’t know about all the wars and hardships of the past, we wouldn't know about how bad the people before us had. If the colonies didn’t protest the British, we wouldn’t be the country we are today. We can learn from the mistakes of the past and make sure we don’t make the same mistakes. Theodore Roosevelt once said “The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” This quote means that if you make yourself aware of the past, you can make the future better. Understanding history can show people where their ancestors came from and how they lived. This is why I think history is so important.
ReplyDeleteHistory is important for many different reasons.“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” George Santayana. This quote explains a big reason why history is so important to us now. Even though you think things that happened before you were born are not important they really are. The world wouldn't be how it is today if some of the things that happened in the past didn't happen. Some things that happen in the past that were mistakes let us be prepared not to make the same mistakes. This quote is simply saying the people who don't know our history will more than likely repeat what happened in history. Lots of great things happened in our history but there is also a lot of bad things that happened too. There is a lot of memorable people that did great and honorable things in our history and if we don't chose to learn about those things it's kind of disrespecting what they did because chances are what they did if they had not did it, it would have affected you in some way.
ReplyDeleteI think history is important because we need to study our past mistakes to correct them, learn from them, and this way we do not make those same mistakes again. It can be fun, informational, and entertaining looking back on history. By studying wars and other conflicts, we can avoid making the same errors. For example, many wars begin with a group of people wanting power and control over another. They believe their views are the only ones that are right. England fought with France for one hundred years over territory and possessions trying to take what each other owned. As a child, we learn to run and jump by doing this again and again. Sometimes we fall, but that just keeps us trying even more. We don’t keep repeating the same thing; we try a new strategy. Eventually, we learn how to run faster and jump higher. We don’t repeat history unless we are just hard-headed!
ReplyDeleteHistory is a very important topic, especially in the terms of today’s modern society. One reason that history is such an important topic is because history tends to repeat itself and that history helps decide governmental choices in policies. The fact that when the original United States government was set up as a confederacy. under the Articles of Confederation, and later in the 1860’s the Southern United States tried to secede from the union and form another confederacy. They both failed at creating a long lasting confederacy on the North American continent. This proves the point that history repeats itself throughout the course of time. The decision to rewrite the Articles of Confederation was chosen because the government could not pay back debt. This made the United States government become based, in the majority, in the Federal government allowing them to collect taxes to pay back national debt. This shows how history not only repeats but influences governmental policies.
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History is important because it’s where we get the things we have today. If history was changed when may not have some of the things from today. If the wheel was never made when it was or if it was made later on in life we may not have some types of cars we have today. History is very important in our lives. If somebody made a mistake in the past we can learn from it and not do it again. History means a lot to people from all over the world, history affects people from all over the world. The things we do now will affect how things will play out in the future. If somebody made new technology people will use that in the future and make new things that will become amazing and useful to people. What if somebody now found the cure for cancer? In the future if would save so many lives bring families together.
ReplyDeleteThe reason history is so important is because it showed how our world was and is now. Just think if we didn’t know anything about history we wouldn’t know anything about our country and how it came to be free and why we have this freedom. We would forget about all the wars we’ve had and would know what to do if we had one again. We wouldn’t know how dangerous other countries be if we forgot about 9/11 and bombings. The past events help us prepare for what could happen next because if we forgot how to solve different problems how will we solve them now. Would it be worse than the first time or better? History can go way back or just to yesterday, either one is still important. Another important role history plays is it helps us realize how much work it took to make or country what it is and shows us how hard we should work to maintain it this way. We also have to remember there would be no history classes in school because if we didn’t know our history they wouldn’t teach about anything. History shows the people that were important to us like great grandparents or just people that accomplished big things in the world. This is why we history is so important and how it plays a big role in shaping our future in the world.
ReplyDeleteHistory is a very important part of our daily lives. The great philosopher George Santayana says, “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” So by learning from our history we can eliminate failure and making the same mistakes in the future. History guides and helps future generations of a country or culture. If a country like the United States did not have history we would have no laws to lead and guide us as a country. If you really think about it everything has a history. Countries, cultures, organizations, families and so many other things. History can shape the way a culture acts or the way a country governs its people. By knowing history and taking from it you learn what works and what doesn’t. By doing this it will help us to create a bright future for future generations;but if we are hard headed like we have been in the past we will have severe consequences and not a very bright future. So let's learn from history and put our best foot forward to make our future better.
ReplyDeletei think history is important because events in the past lay a foundation for the future. i was reading what everyone else put and it was the same stuff over and over again just reworded. i understand things we learn in school are huge influences on life today and we should not repeat history but the saying “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” is true in everyday life. its important in the lives of individuals not to repeat the past. it could be something significant in history that affected millions or something that just affected you, either way you need to realize exactly what happened so it doesn't happen again. im the type of person who never really learns from my mistakes. i can get walked on and hurt by someone and forgive them the next time they come to me, thinking they've changed. in reality they do the same thing over and over again. in the future i'll know not to trust them. the past, present and future are all tied together. most people will talk about the big things that happened in history like women getting the right to vote or something but i like to focus more on individuals lives.
ReplyDeleteWhat is history? History is what made everything how it is today. Without having any history our life would be so different. History is what made us who we are. It is very important to know your history and what happened because that has to do with your life right now. History is important also because then we won't make the same mistake twice like dropping a nuclear bomb. After we dropped that bomb we realized it was too deadly and that we should never do that again and we haven't. Our history is also important for technology. All of the technology in the past we have combined with other things to make new stuff. If it wasn't for history our life would be way more different than it is right now. History is also important because it teaches us right from wrong, if we didn't know right from wrong we would make a lot more mistakes.
ReplyDeleteA Stereotype are qualities assigned to groups of people related to their race, nationality and sexual orientation. Stereotypes affect the way people are looked at because if there's a stereotype about some category you fall under they are seeing you whatever way the stereotype is telling that person to. Stereotypes exist because some people do not understand each other. Anybody can create a stereotype, they are passed down by people hearing other people saying it or their family believes it and its sticks with you. I think we can help reduce stereotypes if we form our own opinions by actually getting to know someone for yourself and not listen to what others think or not just follow along with other peoples opinions.
ReplyDeleteHistory is important because it shows how we came as a nation and as people to this day. If we do not remember our history we our doomed to repeat it. History also tells stories of other cultures and places we do not know about. We can obtain so much knowledge from history. We have also gained from History. Without history we would not have a lot of the luxuries we have today. History shapes us as a people and nation. Although we should not be proud of a lot of out History we should always remember it. History also makes us wiser and gives us inspiration for this generation. We need history for our protection also. In the past we have made truce with other countries for allies and peace without it were would we be? History is the foundation of our nation.
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