Discussion Post
Then consider why do you think people study history? (Don't be trite here - it's much more than "to learn from their mistakes"). Consider why you are required to study history to earn an AA or AS degree. Do you think the study of history helps you to be a better person or contribute to society? If so, how so? If not, why not?
To help you formulate an answer as to why history is important, consider the arguments made by Steven Kreis at the History Guide:? Why Study History? and Peter Stearns' argument published by the American Historical Association: Why Study History? (1998). Do you agree or disagree with these scholars and why?
Finally, there is much confusion on how to study history as well. History is primarily examined through the study of documents. Review the "How to Study History" section in the eText, then select one primary and one secondary source related to our course content. Include those sources properly formatted in one of the approved styles and explain how a historian might use these sources.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Reference
o Kreis, Steven. "1.2 Why Study History?" The History Guide. Last Revised April 13, 2012.
o Stearns, Peter N. "Why Study History?" American Historical Association. 1998.