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Explain the importance of Al-Qaeda.
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BE Conflict and tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan, 1990-2009
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Explain the importance of Al-Qaeda.
Answer
Factor paragraph: answer Explain the importance of Al-Qaeda. 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 Al-Qaeda, including its aims, Osama bin Laden and the 11 September attacks, and set out one factor, support it with precise evidence, then explain its consequence for the period. 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 Al-Qaeda, including its aims, Osama bin Laden and the 11 September attacks 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 Al-Qaeda
A common mistake is to write about Al-Qaeda 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 Al-Qaeda is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.
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