Why is the past important to the future or present

Because we can use the facts of the past to learn about our mistakes and don't take them again

The past teaches the people of the future or the present how others coped and survived hard times, how they thought and acted in difficult situations. History offers us the opportunity to learn from peoples' mistakes and understand the reasons behind others' actions. Therefore, history helps us become better decision-makers and have crucial perspective for understanding and solving current and future problems.

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explanation:

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