why study history? name class. your task 5 minutes –draw a picture of what you think a historian...
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Why Study History?
NameClass
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Your Task
• 5 minutes– Draw a picture of what YOU
think a historian looks like– DO THE BEST YOU CAN…
YOU ARE NOT PICASSO… OR ARE YOU?
– Be prepared to discuss the job a historian performs
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Discussion Questions
• What did you include in your drawing? Why?
• Tally Time:– Man– White– Glasses– Book– Why these stereotypes?
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Historian - Defined
• his·to·ri·an (hĭ-stôr'ē-ən, -stōr'-, -stŏr'-) n.
• A writer, student, or scholar of history.
• One who writes or compiles a chronological record of events; a chronicler.
• THIS IS YOU!
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What is History?
• “History is the lie commonly agreed upon” – Voltaire
• “Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past” – George Orwell
• How do we view history?
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What is History?
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What is History?
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Why Study History?
• Everyday skills
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Why Study History?
• Be An Informed Citizen!– What issues concern you?
• Creation of well paying jobs?• The war in Iraq?• Safety from Terrorism?• Affordable college?• Gas prices?• Candidates motivation and vision?
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Why Study History?
• 47% of Americans 18-24 voted in 2004
• 36% of Americans 18-24 voted in 2000
NO SMOKING IN CARS
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Why Study History?
• Connections to Present Day
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Historical Process
• Primary vs. Secondary Sources– Bias and Perspective
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Primary Source Homework• Find 4-5 primary sources based
around YOUR life• Be sure the primary sources
can illustrate important parts of your life
• You will present in front of the class next week