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Pact - GCSE History Definition

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A pact is an agreement or promise made between two or more parties, often countries or organisations, to work together towards a common goal or to solve a problem. In history, pacts are important because they can shape relationships and influence events. For example, during times of war or conflict, countries might form a pact to become allies and support each other. These agreements are usually written down and signed by the parties involved, so everyone knows what has been agreed upon and what each side is expected to do. Pacts can help maintain peace and order or bring about change by ensuring that everyone involved sticks to their promises.

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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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