Review the texts linked below to learn more about perspectives on the relationship between the past and the present.

"The Last Americans: Environmental Collapse and the End of Civilization"

"Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution"

Then write 1-2 paragraphs in response to the following questions:

Which (if any) of the perspectives in the provided texts rings most true for you Why?

Do you believe that history repeats itself? Why or why not?

What historical reference point(s) would you use to describe the state of the world today? Why?

I don't have a whole lot of time, really. I just need someone who has done this before to give me a little guidance or summary of the two articles. Anything really. I have completed four exams today and I just need a break from all this. If your 'Brainliest' greed takes over, I can give that or something.

In the text "The Last Americans: Environmental Collapse and the End of Civilization" the author analyzes the ruin of civilizations due to environmental problems.

What is the purpose of related texts?

It analyzes a historical period of society and identifies the impacts of environmental problems on ancient civilizations, creating a sense of awareness and call to action to overcome problems that can lead to adverse effects on people's lives in today's society.

Therefore, through the texts related to the issue, the authors seek to explain how the exploration of natural resources can generate irreversible social problems, as occurred in a past period.