1. 3 Reasons to Study History

2. 3 Reasons to Study History
1. Knowledge
– History makes us what we are today
– Our culture is a result of history
– We learn from the past
2. Attitudes
– We develop an appreciation for other people & their
contributions to civilization
– We have an obligation to seek a peaceful settlement
of differences

3. 3. Skills
– History helps us sharpen our ability to:
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Comprehend,
Interpret,
Separate fact from opinion,
Analyze
Discuss

4. Historians Study:
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What happened?
What is remembered?
What was found?
What is selected?
What was observed?
What is recorded?
What is read

5. How do we learn about History?
• Study written word
• Oral tradition
• View physical evidence

6. Primary Sources
Introducing the SOAPSTone

7. SOAPSTone
Speaker – Who wrote this source?
Occasion – When was it written?
Audience – Who was this written for?
Purpose – Why was this written?
Subject – What is the topic/focus?
Tone – What type of language is used?