AQA GCSE History
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Shaping the nation

What role did the parish church play in everyday medieval life?

Answer

The parish priest led regular services such as Mass, and the church was the centre of community life, marking births, marriages and deaths.

Why

Religion shaped almost every part of life, from daily routines to the calendar of festivals and holy days.

Understanding the modern world

What was the aim of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty of 1968?

Answer

To stop nuclear weapons spreading to countries that did not already have them.

Why

The treaty was signed by the USA, USSR and many other states, and was an early sign of growing superpower co-operation, known as detente.

Understanding the modern world

What did the Homestead Act of 1862 offer settlers?

Answer

160 acres of public land, which became theirs if they lived on and farmed it for five years and paid a small fee.

Why

The small registration fee was about $10. The Act aimed to encourage rapid settlement of the Great Plains.

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