Oral History: Stories Told Aloud

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Be a history detective — read between the dates.

⚡ The twist

What seemed obvious then is often shocking now (and vice versa).

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Oral history is when people share stories about their lives. These stories are passed down from one person to another by speaking, not writing. Oral history helps us learn about the past and understand what life was like for others.

Key facts

Remember these

1Oral history is shared by speaking.
2People have passed down stories for many years.
3These stories help us learn about different cultures.

Then & Now

The choices made back then are why the world looks like this now.

Question 1 of 2

What is oral history?

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Question 2 of 2

Why is oral history important?

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