Question

1 multiple choice 10 points which of the following is not a reason that peter stearns considered the study of history relevant? 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 helps us understand people and societies.

Explanation:

Peter Stearns' views on the relevance of studying history emphasize positive, unifying, and constructive aspects. The option "History helps to divide society by encouraging some people to file grievances for past wrongs" presents a negative, divisive take that does not align with his reasons for why history is relevant. The other options (understanding change/society, moral understanding/citizenship, understanding people/societies) are consistent with his positive framing of history's value.

Answer:

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