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Lords - GCSE History Definition

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'Lords' refers to members of the House of Lords, which is one of the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, the other being the House of Commons. The House of Lords is not elected but is made up of appointed individuals, including life peers, bishops, and hereditary peers. They work to review and suggest changes to laws proposed by the House of Commons.

Historically, lords were also landowners with power over their local areas and key figures in Britain's feudal system during the Middle Ages. In GCSE History, students learn about how the role and influence of lords have evolved over time, from controlling medieval society to serving as a revising chamber in modern government.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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