Form Two – TOPIC 3 – Mapambano ya Awali dhidi ya Uvamizi wa Kikoloni
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Why Do We Study History? Part 3
9. Political Intelligence
History can help us become better informed citizens. It shows us who we are as a collective group, and being informed of this is a key element in maintaining a democratic society. This knowledge helps people take an active role in the political forum through educated debates and by refining people’s core beliefs. Through knowledge of history, citizens can even change their old belief systems.
10. Understand Identity
Nations are made up of a collection of stories and legends. These stories shape the way we think about our country and our standing within it. History is where we learn about how great institutions are formed, and how they’ve contributed to where we are today.
For many of us, looking back at incredible fellow countrymen is a way of establishing our own identity. Finding who we are and what mark we can make on the world is a huge part of childhood. Allowing children to learn about the identity of their country is one way of facilitating that.
11. History Teaches Morals And Values
By looking at specific stories of individuals and situations, you can test your own morals and values. You can compare it to some real and difficult situations individuals have had to face in trying times. Looking to people who have faced and overcome adversity can be inspiring. You can study the great people of history who successfully worked through moral dilemmas, and also ordinary people who teach us lessons in courage, persistence and protest.
12. Growing empathy and global awareness
It is important to relate to people from different cultures, times, and backgrounds by focusing on their hopes, struggles, and achievements – the same reason why anthropology adds value. Learning about events such as – the civil rights movement, the Holocaust, or indigenous histories is a great way to begin a journey towards an unbiased socialization.
