Research skills allow you to find information on college grants, house loans, and other economic opportunities not widely publicized through regular channels. You will learn how to select and use evidence and build an argument to write convincing papers. Write persuasive letters to editorial pages, government representatives, and political special interest groups. And do this all quickly and efficiently. All of the history classes help put the current world in perspective.
History provides background for racial, ethnic, religious, and gender issues.
United States history provides a valuable look at the development of our government and our responsibilities and rights as citizens. Ancient history provides context and background for religious, philosophical and political developments which continue to impact the modern world. European history puts the current political and economic situations in context. World history provides information on the diversity of cultures found through out the world. You will write much more convincing letters to the editor if you can provide historical context for your political concerns.