Knowledge of the past is essential to understanding

the present…

Why do we study history?

…in order to learn from themistakes of the past and

not repeat them…

…to learn how people behaveand how societies change…

History reminds us of ourSuccesses and our

Shortcomings…

History reminds us thatchange is not inevitable

but it is the result of humanchoice, actions, and

struggle

History reminds us ofhow far we have come…

…and how far we have yet togo.