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Reservation - GCSE History Definition

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In the context of GCSE History, the term reservation refers to an area of land that is set aside by the government for a particular group of people, often used in historical discussions about Native American tribes in the United States. These lands were designated for specific tribes as settlers expanded westward, and Native Americans were forced to move to these areas. Reservations were usually much smaller than the tribes' original homelands and often had poor living conditions. This concept helps us understand the impact of colonisation and the challenges indigenous peoples faced when their lands were taken.

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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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