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Explain the importance of Henry III.

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BB Britain: Power and the people: c1170 to the present day

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Explain the importance of Henry III.

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Factor paragraph: answer Explain the importance of Henry III. by focusing on Part one: Challenging authority and feudalism. Use the chronology of BB Britain: Power and the people: c1170 to the present day, select named evidence connected to Study origins of parliament, including issues between Henry III and barons, Simon de Montfort, Provisions of Oxford, the Parliament of 1265 and, 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 2 Section A: Thematic studies, then anchor the answer in Part one: Challenging authority and feudalism. The evidence should connect to Study origins of parliament, including issues between Henry III and barons, Simon de Montfort, Provisions of Oxford, the Parliament of 1265 and 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 Henry III

A common mistake is to write about Henry III as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in c1170 to the present day.

Anchor the answer to Part one: Challenging authority and feudalism, use precise evidence, and state whether Henry III is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.

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