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Persecution - GCSE History Definition

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Persecution is the unfair or cruel treatment of a person or group based on their beliefs, religion, race, or other differences. People facing persecution might be bullied, harmed, or denied basic rights and freedoms. In history, many individuals and groups have experienced persecution, like Jewish people during the Holocaust or early Christians in the Roman Empire. Understanding persecution helps us learn about the importance of tolerance and human rights, and why it's crucial to stand up against unfair treatment.

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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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