I am proud to acknowledge that current trends are finally giving history the recognition that it deserves. Despite this recent interest, history is often misplaced in many school curricula. Yes, history is an art, bounded by rules, but open to different views and attitudes. Answering such a question is daunting, and in some ways dangerous.
History supplies our very identity.
Who we are is what history is. Concerning the history of the United States, in few cases has such a relatively young country had such a profound impact on the world. The United States has experienced a myriad of obstacles. Some were resolved well, some not so well, and other problems still await resolution. United States history continues to affect our lives since the decisions of the past influence the outcomes of the future.