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Lesson 31 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.
3
Old photographs teach us about long ago.
Timeline
1776
The Declaration of Independence is signed
1787
The U.S. Constitution is written
1791
The Bill of Rights is ratified
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is history?