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How does evidence shape Taliban?

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BE Conflict and tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan, 1990-2009

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How does evidence shape Taliban?

Answer

Narrative sequence: answer How does evidence shape Taliban by focusing on Part two: The war on Al-Qaeda. Use the chronology of BE Conflict and tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan, 1990-2009, select named evidence connected to Study Afghanistan, including its reputation as a rogue state, the Taliban regime, western and Muslim attitudes to Taliban policies, problems faced by, 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 war on Al-Qaeda. The evidence should connect to Study Afghanistan, including its reputation as a rogue state, the Taliban regime, western and Muslim attitudes to Taliban policies, problems faced by 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.

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Avoid confusing Taliban

A common mistake is to write about Taliban as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in 1990-2009.

Anchor the answer to Part two: The war on Al-Qaeda, use precise evidence, and state whether Taliban is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.

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