Think of history as providing a window to the past. In other words, we can look back in time and see what things were different. In our world, understanding the past is essential for understanding our world we live in today. One of the key things that historians look at is how things changed over time and what things have we done differently. Another reason that history is essential to study is because it helps up with critical thinking. This can help us understand why people did the things they did and didn't do things. Lastly, we want to try to avoid mistakes that people have made in the past so we can understand how to prepare ourselves for the future.
