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Why History Is Important

The Main reason why history is important is that is gives us answers in the past without history we would not have a clue about on what has happened the last millions of years. Thousands of people throughout history have gone to great lengths to record history through newspapers, diaries, journals, saved letters, family Bibles, and oral traditions.

History Provides Answers
History also provides the answer for human behavior. Have you ever wondered where the rude gesture of pointing your middle finger at people you are annoyed at came from? One origin story states it reportedly began at the Battle of Agincourt where the French demanded the surrender of the English longbow men. The French demand was very simple. The bowmen had to surrender immediately or upon capture they would have their middle fingers cut off. This finger was sacred to the men since it was the finger used in firing the longbow. The English response to the French demands was to raise their middle finger and raise their hands high in the air in unison for the French to view. This enraged the French who attacked immediately but were promptly obliterated by the plucky English. Think about their bravery the next time you are tempted to raise that finger. So this is one of the many examples on why history provides answers to human behavior. History also provides us on how people lived as well as provide for us the roots to certain ideas concerning laws, customs, and political ideas.