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Explain the importance of Mountain Meadow Massacre.
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AA America, 1840-1895: Expansion and consolidation
Question
Explain the importance of Mountain Meadow Massacre.
Answer
Factor paragraph: answer Explain the importance of Mountain Meadow Massacre. by focusing on Part two: Conflict across America. Use the chronology of AA America, 1840-1895: Expansion and consolidation, select named evidence connected to Study coming to terms with the Mormons, including the Mountain Meadow Massacre and its aftermath, and set out one factor, support it with precise evidence, then explain its consequence for the period. End by answering the command word directly.
Explanation
This exam-style task requires a developed historical argument rather than a list of facts. Begin with the relevant period from Paper 1 Section A: Period studies, then anchor the answer in Part two: Conflict across America. The evidence should connect to Study coming to terms with the Mormons, including the Mountain Meadow Massacre and its aftermath and be explained through cause, consequence, change, continuity, significance or interpretation as appropriate. A strong final judgement shows why the selected evidence is more convincing than a vague or unsupported claim.
Common mistake
Avoid confusing Mountain Meadow Massacre
A common mistake is to write about Mountain Meadow Massacre as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in 1840-1895.
Anchor the answer to Part two: Conflict across America, use precise evidence, and state whether Mountain Meadow Massacre is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.
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