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Why We Learn History

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PRIMARY SOURCE – A record made by someone who saw or took part in an event (like a diary, photo, or letter).
SECONDARY SOURCE – Information written or created after an event by someone who was not there (like a textbook or article).
MIGRATION – When people move from one to live in another.
TECHNOLOGY – Tools or skills people use to solve problems or make life easier.
ARTISANS – People who are skilled at making things by hand, like pottery or tools.
DOMESTICATE – To tame wild animals or grow wild plants so people can use them.
SPECIALIZATION – When people focus on doing one kind of job really well.
SOCIAL CLASS – A group of people in society ranked by their jobs, money, or importance.
HUNTER-GATHERERS – People who survived by hunting animals and gathering plants for food.
IRRIGATION – Bringing water to crops using ditches, canals, or pipes.
GOVERNMENT – A group of people who make rules and help lead a community or country.
NOMADS – People who move from place to place and don’t have a permanent home.
RELIGION – Beliefs and practices about gods, the meaning of life, and worship.
SURPLUS – Extra food or supplies that are more than what is needed.
FERTILE – Land that is good for growing crops.
AGRICULTURE – Farming; growing crops and raising animals for food and other uses.
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