Lesson 1 of 84 · Colonization
⭐ 30 XPWhy Europeans Explored the World
History is the study of past events and the people, ideas, and forces that shaped them.
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⚡ The twist
There's always more than one side to the story.
Mind = Blown
🤯 The world is wilder and weirder than the textbook makes it look.
Then & Now
🕰️ History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.
History is the study of past events and the people, ideas, and forces that shaped them. By studying history, we understand how the world came to be and learn lessons for the future.
Key Facts
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
Historians use evidence to support claims.
Timelines show events in order.
Timeline
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
The Civil Rights Act is signed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is a primary source?
Why this still matters
This shapes your daily life in ways you stopped noticing.
Stretch Challenge
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