We will learn about inspiring individuals who overcome devastating hardships through hard work and determination.

"It is from numberless acts of courage that human history is shaped. Each time a person stands up for an idea, acts to improve the lives of others, or strikes out against injustice, he or she sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance."
- Robert F. Kennedy

Who or what inspires you? Why?

Using your focused notes from the videos and article above, write a one-page response to the questions: What is history, and why should you study world history?