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History

Evidence and competing interpretations

Name: ____________________Date: October 10, 2026
  1. 1.

    An original fictional diary entry says: 'The factory gates stayed shut, but the mayor said recovery had begun.' Explain one value and one limitation of this source for investigating local economic recovery.

    [3 marks] · no calculator
  2. 2.

    Three newspapers repeat the same government statement about a protest. A student says this is three independent confirmations. Assess that claim and suggest stronger corroboration.

    [4 marks] · no calculator
  3. 3.

    Interpretation A attributes a political reform chiefly to popular pressure; interpretation B emphasises divisions among leaders. Using a reform you have studied, plan an evaluation that tests both interpretations rather than choosing one in advance.

    [5 marks] · no calculator

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Marking points are indicative, not an official mark scheme. Accept equivalent valid methods and supported interpretations that address the task; award each mark once without requiring the model wording.