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How does evidence shape wool trade?

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

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How does evidence shape wool trade?

Answer

Narrative sequence: answer How does evidence shape wool trade by focusing on Part two: Life in Medieval England. Use the chronology of BB Medieval England: the reign of Edward I, 1272-1307, select named evidence connected to Study trade, towns and villages, including agriculture, wool trade, royal finance, taxation, wool tax, Statute of Merchants, Italian bankers, re-coinage and expulsion, 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 2 Section B: British depth studies including the historic environment, then anchor the answer in Part two: Life in Medieval England. The evidence should connect to Study trade, towns and villages, including agriculture, wool trade, royal finance, taxation, wool tax, Statute of Merchants, Italian bankers, re-coinage and expulsion 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 wool trade

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

Anchor the answer to Part two: Life in Medieval England, use precise evidence, and state whether wool trade is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.

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