Issue Topic: The main benefit of the study of history is to dispel the illusion that people living now are significantly different from people who lived in earlier times.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
In this 21st century, how often do we have to go out hunting for our food? How often do we need to move from place to place looking for a safe shelter? How often do we come across physical fights to protect ourselves and our family? On throwing such questions, the very first reply which we will get is “are you living in the ancient phase or in a tribal region to ask such questions?” Thus the answer says it all, people living now are significantly different from the people who lived in earlier times and the study of history bolsters this illusion instead of driving it of.
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