"Explain..." question
This is a knowledge question (8 marks)
You need to use points you have learned, which must be supported by an explanationnot just a list of facts.
You will need to identify a key point from a historical issue and provide a relevant explanationin answer to the question e.g. think about using a point of recall and link thiswith as/because which will then encourage you to provide a relevant explanation linkedto answering the question.
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