1.) Moyers compares the study of history to “the view in the rearview mirror.” In what ways is this quote an apt comparison? I don’t know how to drive‚ but I’ve heard that your rearview mirror is extremely important‚ as is history. It’s like looking behind you‚ or that phrase‚ “How do you know where you’re going‚ if you don’t know where you’ve been?” History can be boring‚ but generally when it’s boring‚ it’s probably being told wrong. People and stories are interesting and they make up who we
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HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The history of science and technology (HST) is a field of history which examines how humanity understands of the natural world (science) and ability to manipulate it (technology) has changed over the centuries. This academic discipline also studies the cultural‚ economic‚ and political impacts of scientific innovation. The twentieth century witnessed a fateful change in the relationship between science and society. In World War I scientists were conscripted and died
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Benjamin Franklin once said “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” I could not agree more with this quote. There have been so many countries that have fought for their freedom‚ including the U.S. and France‚ but the question is how quickly these countries would be able to sacrifice those hard fought liberties for their safety. When comparing France under Napoleons reign and the U.S. after September 11th you find that one thing they
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Our history is what defines our character‚ shapes our social views‚ and gives us a sense of pride in how far we have come. The trouble with history is that it is presented to us as children through the interpretations of historians and textbook editors. This means that every few generations school children are introduced to "their particular version of America"‚ they focus on different events and ideas from the past‚ and develop their own way of thinking about our history and the world in general
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History of Art is the door to artistic‚ cultural‚ historical and personal enrichment. With motivation and effort it can also lead to truly interesting career opportunities‚ most notably as far as I am concerned‚ fine art auctioneer. It is one of the most appealing and diverse subjects you can work with as it expresses itself through various supports. It allows you to gain access to cultures throughout the world‚ their beliefs and history through a single still image‚ a sculpture or even a white canvas
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Scrivener and History in Richard III Richard III challenges notions of how history is created and presented. Shakespeare’s play depicts the infamous Richard not only at odds with the other characters‚ but also fighting for a different interpretation of history. Richard and Margaret function as two characters opposed to each other with regard to history; Richard attempts to cover up the past as Margaret attempts to expose it. However‚ the creation and acceptance of history is largely predicated
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reason in history Knower’s cannot directly observe the past. This characteristic of history opens up many questions of knowledge that are unique to it and allows reason and language to contribute to the way we interpret historical accounts and events. Language is the system of communication including symbols and words by which history is noted‚ written and passed down over the years. In contrast‚ reason is the use of our own reasoning and logic to make use the language by which history is written
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2009 Question 11 — Elective 2: History and Memory (20 marks) Analyse the ways history and memory generate compelling and unexpected insights. In your response‚ make detailed reference to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing. History and memory both provide adequate insights into the past‚ but it is through the consideration and combination of the two that compelling and unexpected insights are generated. After having analysed and studied a selection
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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
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Students in AP World History are expected to be able to write three different types of essays: a document-based question (or DBQ)‚ a change-over-time essay‚ and a comparative essay. You can probably gather from the names what you need to do in each essay – the document-based question provides you with a set of documents on which to base your essay; the change-over-time essay asks you to analyze the changes and continuities that occurred within a certain period of time; and the comparative essay asks
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