What is the purpose of making history a requirement in schools?

What do we learn from studying history? Do we actually benefit from it? Do you think history is important to you?What is the purpose of making history a requirement in schools?
History is great. Although not the most exciting class, you need to try and stay interested. History has a cycle and constantly repeats itself. Not only that, but you can see the mistakes and the good choices that have been made and learn from them. It also helps you better understand why things are how they are today. My old history teacher would make us do jumping jacks or push-ups if we answered anything wrong. Although it was b.s. it kept you interested in the class because everyone would have to watch you exercise if you screwed up. It made you learn. Thanks Mr. Saunders.What is the purpose of making history a requirement in schools?
In my h.s. history class, it was punishment and torture I'm pretty sure.





There's a lot to be learned from history. History is actually some of the most interesting stuff you'll ever learn. Too bad high school makes it suck, like everything else in high school.....





High school sucks. I'm so glad I'm out. 8 years free and I still hate it.
i have no ***** idea!!!
because history repeats itself....many times over...so if we remember it...we all can say....here we go again....