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How does evidence shape Plains Indians?
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AA America, 1840-1895: Expansion and consolidation
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How does evidence shape Plains Indians?
Answer
Narrative sequence: answer How does evidence shape Plains Indians by focusing on Part one: Expansion: opportunities and challenges. Use the chronology of AA America, 1840-1895: Expansion and consolidation, select named evidence connected to Study Plains Indians' way of life, early American Government policy towards the Plains Indians, the Permanent Indian Frontier and changing relationships with, and order events accurately, show movement from one development to the next, and avoid jumping chronology. 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 one: Expansion: opportunities and challenges. The evidence should connect to Study Plains Indians' way of life, early American Government policy towards the Plains Indians, the Permanent Indian Frontier and changing relationships with 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 Plains Indians
A common mistake is to write about Plains Indians as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in 1840-1895.
Anchor the answer to Part one: Expansion: opportunities and challenges, use precise evidence, and state whether Plains Indians is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.
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