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How does evidence shape Hungary?
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Topic
BC Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945-1972
Question
How does evidence shape Hungary?
Answer
Narrative sequence: answer How does evidence shape Hungary by focusing on Part two: The development 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 Thaw, including Hungary, protest, Nagy's reforms, Soviet fears and reaction, effects on the Cold War, the U2 Crisis, Paris Peace, 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 two: The development of the Cold War. The evidence should connect to Study the Thaw, including Hungary, protest, Nagy's reforms, Soviet fears and reaction, effects on the Cold War, the U2 Crisis, Paris Peace 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 Hungary
A common mistake is to write about Hungary as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in 1945-1972.
Anchor the answer to Part two: The development of the Cold War, use precise evidence, and state whether Hungary is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.
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