1. Why Study History?

2. History is the Study of Human Experience
Mankind has a great capacity for good and a great capacity for evil
Societies can not survive without foundational absolutes
America’s greatest strength is what makes us the same, NOT what makes us different

3. Reasons
Intellectual Reasons
Behavioral Reasons
Cultural Reasons
Personal Reasons

4. Understand human nature
Intellectual
Understand human nature
The Red Bandana

5. Intellectual
Advance innovation
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6. Interpret evidence and form conclusions
Intellectual
Interpret evidence and form conclusions
¾ of a mile walk (45-90 minutes), in a 1 ½ mile shoulder to shoulder line, out in the open, over obstacles, under fire

7. Comprehend cause and effect
Behavioral
Comprehend cause and effect

8. Observation and Repetition
Behavioral
Observation and Repetition

9. Eliminate or lessen prejudices
Behavioral
Eliminate or lessen prejudices
Jackie Robinson

10. Cultural
Connect to the present

11. Establishment of morals and values
Cultural
Establishment of morals and values

12. Cultural
Inspires patriotism

13. Internalize gratitude and appreciation
Personal
Internalize gratitude and appreciation
If You're Reading This

14. Personal
Provides perspective
Right Now

15. RIGHT NOW, 2.6 million kids around the world are infected with HIV and only 32% are receiving treatment! By the END OF THIS CLASS 21 kids will die due to aids.

16. In the NEXT HOUR, 135 people will be sold into slavery, 75% of which are females being sold into sex trafficking!

17. THIS AFTERNOON approximately 250,000 kids are training to be “child soldiers” for militias or war lords!

18. TODAY 34,000 people will be forcibly displaced from their homes as a result of conflict or persecution. There are CURRENTLY 65 million refugees world-wide, half of which are under 18!

19. 150 Christians will die for their faith THIS WEEK!

20. 200 million females around the globe have undergone forced genital mutilation! 19,800 girls will undergo this horrific procedure BY Christmas!

21. Approximately 48,000 vets are without food and will be sleeping on the street TONIGHT!

22. CURRENTLY members of the LGBT community can be legally executed in 12 countries…fined, flogged, tortured, or imprisoned in 76 countries!

23. 150 million children, ages 5-14, are working in sweat shops and are being forced into hard labor, TODAY!

24. Over 3 BILLION people will make less than $15 THIS WEEK
Over 3 BILLION people will make less than $15 THIS WEEK. 84% of the world lives under the U.S. poverty line!

25. Self-Reflection in U.S. History
My freedoms
What are my responsibilities?
My relationships
Am I a positive influence?
My capabilities
Do I know my potential and do I meet it?
My community
How am I giving back?
My faith
Where do I find hope?