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How does evidence shape Yalta?
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BC Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945-1972
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How does evidence shape Yalta?
Answer
Narrative sequence: answer How does evidence shape Yalta by focusing on Part one: The origins of the Cold War. Use the chronology of BC Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945-1972, select named evidence connected to Study the end of the Second World War, including Yalta, Potsdam, division of Germany, contrasting USA and USSR ideologies, Stalin, Churchill, Roosevelt,, 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 origins of the Cold War. The evidence should connect to Study the end of the Second World War, including Yalta, Potsdam, division of Germany, contrasting USA and USSR ideologies, Stalin, Churchill, Roosevelt, 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 Yalta
A common mistake is to write about Yalta as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in 1945-1972.
Anchor the answer to Part one: The origins of the Cold War, use precise evidence, and state whether Yalta is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.
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