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Lesson 1 of 84 · History
What Is History?
History is the story of what happened in the past. We learn about history so we can understand how people lived long ago and how the world has changed.
Key Facts
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History is the story of the past.
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A timeline shows events in order.
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Old photographs teach us about long ago.
Timeline
1607
Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, is founded
1620
The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
1776
The Declaration of Independence is signed
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