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Reparations - GCSE History Definition

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Reparations are payments or actions taken to make up for wrongs or harm done in the past. In history, this often means compensation given by one country to another after a war, to help repair damage caused during the conflict. Reparations can also refer to efforts to address injustices suffered by certain groups, like when governments or organisations try to make amends for past discrimination or exploitation. The aim is to acknowledge the wrongdoing, provide some form of justice or healing, and help those affected to rebuild and improve their lives.

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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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