History GCSE
National context
What National context means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of National context
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The broader context of Notting Hill that historians understand by utilising national sources reflecting country-wide attitudes.
Topics that use National context
- Option 13: The historic environment - 2 Knowledge, selection and use of sources for historical enquiries (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Bias and perspective
- Cross-referencing
- Historical enquiry
- Historical evidence
- Public opinion
- Source utility
- Statistical evidence
- Focused question
Using National context in the exam
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