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Lesson 76 of 84 · History
What Did People Eat Long Ago?
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
1492
Christopher Columbus reaches the Americas
1607
Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, is founded
1620
The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is history?