Discussion+Question+1

//**According to Dictionary.com, the definition** **of current events** **is "present-time news events concerning important people, places, things, and ideas."**//

//**Overall, why do you think knowing current events is so important? Even if things are happening on the other side of the world, why is it important for you to know what's going on?**// //**I think it is important to be informed about events because history is constantly repeating itself and we must be informed citizens. Knowing what is going on in the world and being aware is a form of intelligence in my opinion and being an informed citizen. **//

//**I agree with the above statement. Regardless of where you live, it is important to know what else is going on the in the world because it could have some impact on you, especially if you travel.**// I think knowing current events is so important because it effects all of us. Even in other countries, knowing what is going on with wars, conflicts, and shortages can help us stay more informed as to what these events will do to us as an individual. It might be rising gas prices, more expensive groceries, or a shortage of energy resources. Either way, knowing these causes and effects help us to be more involved in our country and inform us as to the future.