Can you change the history?

By definition, history is the study of past events in human affairs. The past is the past, but the past can and does influence the present and the future. We cannot change that history by doing away with statues and memorials that might offend us, but we can learn from that history.

What is it called when you rewrite history?

Historical negationism, also called denialism, is falsification or distortion of the historical record.

What makes a historical event important?

Significant events include those that resulted in great change over long periods of time for large numbers of people. A historical person or event can acquire significance if we, the historians, can link it to larger trends and stories that reveal something important for us today.

How do you rewrite history?

Summary

1. There are many ways to rewrite history with git.
2. Use git commit –amend to change your latest log message.
3. Use git commit –amend to make modifications to the most recent commit.
4. Use git rebase to combine commits and modify history of a branch.

What is the most important historical event in your lifetime?

These men and women name the Second World War (44\%) near the top of their list of important events, behind only 9/11 (59\%). Similarly, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War and the Apollo 11 moon landing stand out on Baby Boomers’ list of major historic events that occurred in their lifetimes.

Is it possible to erase history?

More than one, if we’re being honest. But the fact that we aren’t still mired in those dark places means that we have made strides toward becoming better. Erasing history, though, is a dangerous path because it means that the truth becomes something malleable that has been created instead of recorded.

What historic event makes you feel the proudest of your country?

When asked to name the historic event that made them feel the proudest of their country, the country’s collective response to Sept. 11 led the list, although it is only named by 19\% of adults.

What are the top historic events of all time for millennials?

And the Orlando shooting ranks as one of the top historic events that have occurred in the lives of Millennials (17\%, compared with 9\% of Gen Xers, 7\% of Boomers and 6\% of Silents).