Three good reasons for studying history are?

Answer 1

Answer 1 "Those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it." Georges Santayana

Here are some reasons to study history - the first three were written by Herodotus in 5 BCE!

• in order to ensure that great deeds are not forgotten - study history so that you know what great things happened in the past
• in order to understand the present and prepare for the future - study history so that you know why things happened in the past, and you can make certain that those things either do or don't happen (depending on the outcome)
• in order to provide a moral lesson; a model of good behavior and a warning about evil - study history so that you know what is the right thing to do, and so that you can understand how evil happens and can be prevented
• in order to understand the history of one's nation and to increase patriotism or sense of identity
• in order to encourage civic participation and citizenship - study history so that you can see how important it is to participate in it
• in order to prevent prejudice - study history so that you can understand other people; understanding others makes you understand that we are all the same, which prevents prejudice
• in order to appreciate arts and literature - study history so that you can understand the background for classic arts and literature; great works mean even more when you see how they fit into the culture of the time when they were created
• in order to foster personal growth - study history because everything you learn makes you smarter!

Answer 2 (More from other Wiki Contributors)

• by studying the different ways that other cultures live, we can learn new and better ways for our culture to live
• by studying why people fight and have wars, we can try to prevent fighting and end war *
• by studying how things have already been done, we can try new and better ways of doing things
• by studying other beliefs, we can learn to appreciate every person's ideas and to value our own opinions
• by studying how people have adapted to different environments on Earth, we can plan how to adapt to new environments, and maybe eventually plan how to survive off planet

Answer 3 (Why Do We Study History) To search for an interpretation of the past § To look for pat mistakes and be sure not to repeat them § History can help improve modern societies by looking at past successful societies § To know your past § So you do not sound like an idiot because you do not know who George Washington is

History is seen as an important subject for many reasons. It teaches us where we came from. It can be interesting to see how times change. There's a saying that says "Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it." Learning about the bad things in history is a way to prevent them from happening again.

History class teaches you what happened in the past both in your primary culture and in others, helping you to understand why things are the way they are in the present day. Also, as is famously stated, "Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it."

We study history:

• to gain from past experience
• to follow examples of good models and figures
• to better understand your life and universe
• to feel pride of your country, culture, faith, humanity, and world history.
• to proceed into brighter future in better steps
• to get lessons and wisdom

I personally believe that the difference between human being and other creatures is that human being are creatures who know their history.

History has many valuable lessons to teach us, for example he Roman Empire shows us that expansions without consolidation is a recipe for disaster, the enemy of my enemy is not a friend but rather a tool to be manipulated into weakening me foe so I can conquer them both, divisions of power within a state helps ward of the usurping power, women can be deadly (Cleopatra), don't mess with the Celtic peoples (Hadrian Wall), all super powers have a (rise, plateau and fall just look at those Empires that followed Mongolian, French, British, Russian and soon the USA), organised armies crush unorganized ones but become open to guerrilla tactics.

The British Empire teaches us a small amount of well disciplined and drilled crews are more effective than numbers (British navy cannon crews), colonies can be more hassle than there worth (thinking of 13 small ones on an east coast), trade can be a great weapon, even the Scots can be overwhelmed but you have to give them your crown first.

History can tell us what to expect from our actions and hopeful we learn the lesson before the fifth time.

Answer 4 This is the quote engraved on the statue in front of the National Archives, "What is past is prologue" or to the oft quoted George Santayana "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."; and my favorite version of that quote, "Those who don't learn from history are condemned to repeat it." Please see the links below.

We study history to learn how we got to where we are now; to learn what worked for people in the past; to learn not to make mistakes made in the past.

Answer 5

• We study history because we want to understand the present by looking at past mistakes or success, and hopefully we can predict the future.
• We study history to understand people, how they act and why they acted.
• To develop a sense of belonging to our country. We are proud of our motherland.
• No one know what will happens in the future but the past help us guide.
• It helps us to develop our critical thinking skills

The famous philosopher George Santayana wrote in 1896 that if we did not learn from the past, we would repeat the same mistakes in the future. But we do not study history just to find the mistakes our ancestors made in the past.

History also teaches us what our ancestors did right, and what we can learn from their achievements. By studying history, we are able to go back to eras that occurred long ago; we can see how different cultures and beliefs developed, and how they changed over the centuries. And the study of history also introduces us to the important people (both the heroes and the villains) who shaped our country. Thus, history is a way to understand the past and to use that knowledge to explain how we got to where we are today.

History class teaches you what happened in the past both in your primary culture and in others, helping you to understand why things are the way they are in the present day. Also, as is famously stated, "Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it."

The more you know about the past the more ready you will be towards the future.

The study of history is important for a number of reasons. One of the most important reasons is that it enables us to appreciate the importance of institutions such as democratically elected parliaments, the rule of law, trial by jury, an independent judiciary, and the need to protect them. Another important reason is that history provides us with a frame of reference that enables us to recognize dangers to our society, both from within and externally, and it provides guidance as to how to deal with those dangers when they arise.

History has many valuable lessons to teach us, for example he Roman Empire shows us that expansions without consolidation is a recipe for disaster, the enemy of my enemy is not a friend but rather a tool to be manipulated into weakening me foe so I can conquer them both, divisions of power within a state helps ward of the usurping power, women can be deadly (Cleopatra), don't mess with the Celtic peoples (Hadrian Wall), all super powers have a (rise, plateau and fall just look at those Empires that followed Mongolian, French, British, Russian and soon the USA), organized armies crush disorganized ones but become open to guerrilla tactics.

There is another line of thinking which says that we must corroborate what we are learning to ensure that the historic accounts are correct. This is very important when studying history.

You study history:

• to gain from past experience
• to follow examples of good models and figures
• to better understand your life and universe
• to feel pride of your country, culture, faith, humanity, and world history.
• to proceed into brighter future in better steps
• to get lessons and wisdom

I personally believe that the difference between human being and other creatures is that human being are creatures who know their history.

We study history to learn about our past lives and that of our ancestors.

Without a comprehensive knowledge of history, it is impossible to understand the world in which you live, or to put events into context. Ignorance regarding the social and political development of the modern world reduces one to the status of a child, dependent on the explanations of others, unable to make informed decisions, and easily manipulated. A deep understanding of history will allow an objective person

to see that much material that is offered as historical fact is actually distortion designed to advance partisan objectives. A broad exposure to many different interpretations of history can develop a student's insight and ability to assess issues critically and accurately.

History is the primary record, the memory of society. Virtually all policy is based on that record and memory. The ability to constructively participate is social and political decisions depends on the degree of understanding and the reasoned conclusions which have been formed through the study of history.

It is said that those that forget the past are bound to repeat it.

Studying history shows us the mistakes made by humanity and how to avoid them in the present and in the future.

History also shows us where we came from and how we got here.

Answer 2

History class teaches you what happened in the past both in your primary culture and in others, helping you to understand why things are the way they are in the present day. Also, as is famously stated, "Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it."

It is said that those that forget the past are bound to repeat it.

Studying history shows us the mistakes made by humanity and how to avoid them in the present and in the future.

History also shows us where we came from and how we got here.

Let's put this in perspective with a specific example from American history. The study of, say, colonial history and the decades of thinking that resulted in our system of government will help the student understand who we were meant to be as a people and as a nation. The student can then observe the politics played out on and by the nightly news, judge the degree to which we've succeeded in maintaining that identity, and determine for himself or herself what issues are being misrepresented (and by whom) when discussing the Bill of Rights or the Constitutional limits of a president's power and authority, for example. It will, in turn, guide the student when it's time to cast ballots on election day.

When citizens don't take the time to read for themselves the documents left by Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Jay, Mason, and others, they have no reason to question the version of American history put out by revisionists or its tight control over the lesson plans pervading elementary schools and middle schools across the nation. They have no reason to question the foundation of arguments for gun control or to question the popular (and false) characterization of those who argue for the 2nd Amendment. For example.

Studying history is as important as studying science, for a similar reason. Think about astonomy for a moment. Our rate of discovery in outer space is accelerating all the time. But the scientists, inventors, and technicians who built the Hubble space telescope or the Martian Land Rover couldn't have done it if not for hundreds of people watching the night skies over thousands of years and leaving records of their observations for others to build upon. Scientists never publish new theories without exhaustive study of their history. They ask themselves, has anyone else thought of this before? Does my theory contradict the Laws proposed by Sir Isaac newton in the 1600s?

In short, the study of history is the best way to ensure future expansion of scientific knowledge, the writing of wise and just laws, and the guarantee of societal health. It could be said that people who spend their lives studying some aspect of history achieve improvements in the general human condition - even if it doesn't happen in their own lifetimes.

Answer 3

History is interesting. It gives you good analitical and comparative skills good for future studies. You will learn about ww11 and the Nazis etc which is useful info for conversation and just to know as it seems we will be talking about it for years to come.

History is important so we can understand ourselves- societies, cultures, political views etc more. Its always useful for conversations even years down the line and should start your passion for history and other cultures. Which is useful when travelling on holidays etc and makes it more interesting - if you want that is. Incase your wondering im not a history teacher! it was/is my favourite subject.

Answer 4

Each country has its own historic timeline. Many of the events big and small that happen along that timeline effect the way the country develops. These developments can be good and of course bad. By looking back at the mistakes made the chances of making them again are reduced. Where good decisions have been made then these will inform better decisions in the future.

Answer 5

1) To prevent repeating mistakes that have already been made

2) Help find solutions to problems. A solution that resolved one problem in the past may help with similar ones in the present and future.

3)Inspairation. Learning of great deeds of others in the past can help inspire great deeds to day.

REMEMBER! THOSE WHO DO NOT HEED HISTORY ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT IT!!!

Answer 6

The uses of studying history are that you learn of your past. You learn your countries past, your past, and the people's past. Some people like learning those things and it will inspire you to be a historian.

Answer 7

History is important because it shows us what past people did correctly and not so correctly. We don't want to repeat their mistakes, which we can avoid by learning about what they were.

Answer 8

To know what happened in the past.

To have an idea what can happen in the future and avoid making the same mistakes (which were made before) in the future.

Answer 9

To learn about where we came from. Without understanding our origins we cannot begin to study others.