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Explain the importance of historic environment.
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BA Norman England, c1066-c1100
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Explain the importance of historic environment.
Answer
Factor paragraph: answer Explain the importance of historic environment. by focusing on Part four: The historic environment of Norman England. Use the chronology of BA Norman England, c1066-c1100, select named evidence connected to Study the function of the specified historic environment site, 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 B: British depth studies including the historic environment, then anchor the answer in Part four: The historic environment of Norman England. The evidence should connect to Study the function of the specified historic environment site 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 historic environment
A common mistake is to write about historic environment as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in c1066-c1100.
Anchor the answer to Part four: The historic environment of Norman England, use precise evidence, and state whether historic environment is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.
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