History repeats itself....

It is important to understand how events in the past impact decisions made today. Each day becomes history and will impact the future. Throughout history, the same events and mistakes have occurred more than once!!

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”

                                                                        - George Santayana

Current Events....

Understand how the decisions and events today impact your own life.

(Example: New tax in Illinois on candy, pop, and other items you use daily)

“History never looks like history when you are living through it”

                                                                        -John Gardner

Analyzation and Interpretation:

“You’ll need the insights and critical thinking skills you gain in history and social studies to fight poverty and homelessness, crime, and discrimination, and make our nation more fair and more free.”

- President Obama