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Explain the importance of Great Cause.

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BB Medieval England: the reign of Edward I, 1272-1307

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Explain the importance of Great Cause.

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Factor paragraph: answer Explain the importance of Great Cause. by focusing on Part three: Edward I's military campaigns in Wales and Scotland. Use the chronology of BB Medieval England: the reign of Edward I, 1272-1307, select named evidence connected to Study relations with Scotland, including the Great Cause, Scottish succession, Balliol, Bruce, Scottish campaigns, William Wallace, the First War of Scottish Independence, 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 three: Edward I's military campaigns in Wales and Scotland. The evidence should connect to Study relations with Scotland, including the Great Cause, Scottish succession, Balliol, Bruce, Scottish campaigns, William Wallace, the First War of Scottish Independence 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 Great Cause

A common mistake is to write about Great Cause as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in 1272-1307.

Anchor the answer to Part three: Edward I's military campaigns in Wales and Scotland, use precise evidence, and state whether Great Cause is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.

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