Understanding History

That is not possible when historical events or topics are isolated and extracted from the web of historic time to serve some other curricular purpose. | The people and events of the past can only be understood when viewed within the larger context in which they existed. | It is only through a chronological survey that students can begin to understand the process of social and cultural change, which is one of the principal purposes of history. | The value of history also depends upon the chronological presentation of events through time.