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Lesson 16 of 84 · History
What Did People Eat Long Ago?
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
1941
The U.S. enters World War II
1945
World War II ends
1954
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is history?