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Prevention - GCSE History Definition

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Prevention, in the context of GCSE History, refers to the actions or measures taken to stop something harmful or unwanted from happening. For example, during wars or conflicts, countries might focus on prevention to avoid attacks or invasions by building strong defences or making alliances with other nations. Prevention can also apply to solving social problems, such as introducing laws or campaigns to improve health or stop diseases from spreading. Understanding prevention helps us learn about how people in the past tried to protect their societies and make the world a safer place.

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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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