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Share Your Story: Why I Love American History

From Siuri Tovar

What's your favorite period(s) in American History?

The Jeffersonian Era

Which American History figure would you like to meet?

I would like to meet Alexander Hamilton. I have always admired him.

I love American History because...

I love American History because of the many twist and turns you take while learning about America. How when you study America you realize there is a pattern.

The person who instilled a love of history in me was..

My history teacher is who instilled a love for history, especially American history. Without his teaching I don't think I would have admired and love history as much as I love it today. I would just be another student who has to know history because it is a mandate and I would have never enjoyed it. Nevertheless, today I know history and greatly enjoy it thanks to my great teacher.

Advice

  • Knowing how this great nation came to be has greatly influence my love of history to flourish.

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