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Study trade, including mercantilism, Navigation Acts and their impact and the slave trade.

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BD Restoration England, 1660-1685

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Part three: Land, trade and war

AQA GCSE HistoryPaper 2 Section B: British depth studies including the historic environment

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Short explanation

Exam argument: Part three: Land, trade and war in BD Restoration England, 1660-1685 (Paper 2 Section B: British depth studies including the historic environment) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study trade, including mercantilism, Navigation Acts and their impact and the slave trade. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.

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mercantilismNavigation Acts

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This objective helps connect Part three: Land, trade and war to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for BD Restoration England, 1660-1685.

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Avoid confusing mercantilism: Anchor the answer to Part three: Land, trade and war, use precise evidence, and state whether mercantilism is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.

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