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We Owe It All To History
September 5th, 2011
U.S. History 2 Honors

We Owe It All to History
I’ll admit I have never before questioned why we have a class such as U.S. History. As I plop into my seat and listen to lectures about so and so writing the document of such and such I consider it quite unmoving. But as I actually take the time to think about it, I realize history is so crucial to not just our country, but the world. Our history basically defines us, and gives us a sense of cohesiveness. When getting to know someone, most people share information about their pasts. Your own personal history makes you who you are today; from your first broken bone to your first child. Although not everyone experiences specific events of history first hand, they can still
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