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Lesson 1 of 84 · History
What Is History?
History is the story of what happened in the past. We learn about history so we can understand how people lived long ago and how the world has changed.
Key Facts
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History is the story of the past.
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A timeline shows events in order.
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Old photographs teach us about long ago.
Timeline
1945
World War II ends
1954
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
1963
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
Check Your Understanding
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1 of 2What is history?