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Lesson 67 of 84 · History
Schools Long Ago and Now
Stories passed down from grandparents and great-grandparents are called oral history. These stories help us remember important events and people.
Key Facts
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Artifacts are objects from the past.
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Oral history is stories told aloud.
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History is the story of the past.
Timeline
1791
The Bill of Rights is ratified
1803
The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the U.S.
1861
The Civil War begins
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is a timeline?