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How does evidence shape Sarajevo?
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BA Conflict and tension: the First World War, 1894-1918
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How does evidence shape Sarajevo?
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Narrative sequence: answer How does evidence shape Sarajevo by focusing on Part one: The causes of the First World War. Use the chronology of BA Conflict and tension: the First World War, 1894-1918, select named evidence connected to Study the outbreak of war, including Slav nationalism, Serbia and Austria-Hungary, Sarajevo assassination, July Crisis, Schlieffen Plan, Belgium and reasons for the, 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 B: Wider world depth studies, then anchor the answer in Part one: The causes of the First World War. The evidence should connect to Study the outbreak of war, including Slav nationalism, Serbia and Austria-Hungary, Sarajevo assassination, July Crisis, Schlieffen Plan, Belgium and reasons for the 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 Sarajevo
A common mistake is to write about Sarajevo as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in 1894-1918.
Anchor the answer to Part one: The causes of the First World War, use precise evidence, and state whether Sarajevo is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.
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