Question

which of the following is not a reason that peter stearns considered the study of history relevant?
history helps us understand people and societies.
history helps to divide society by encouraging some people to file grievances for past wrongs.
history helps us understand change and how the society we live in came to be.
history contributes to moral understanding and is essential for good citizenship.
history provides identity.

Explanation:

Peter Stearns' views on the relevance of studying history focus on positive contributions like understanding people/societies, change, moral understanding, and providing identity. The option about dividing society by encouraging grievances for past wrongs goes against the typical positive reasons for studying history and is not a reason he would consider relevant.

Answer:

B. History helps to divide society by encouraging some people to file grievances for past wrongs.