HISTORY 202 Chapter 0: History 202 - Lecture One Reading Notes on Why Study History?
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It offers as a storehouse of information about how people and societies behave. It helps us understand the factors that cause change. History helps people understand on more of a basic level. It allows people to test their own moral understanding and see how that might change. Historical data includes evidence about how families, groups, and institutions /countries were formed and how they have evolved. It offers evidence about how nations have interacted with other societies while providing international and comparative perspectives that are essential for responsible citizenship. What skills do students develop from studying history: the ability to assess evidence, ability to assess conflicting interpretations, experience in assessing past examples of change. We study history to acquire usable habits and basic data about the forces that affect our lives.
