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Paper 2 — Was the Treaty of Versailles fair? — continue your revision with confidence and purpose. Remember these important source analysis tips:

• Read the question carefully BEFORE studying the sources.
• Always support your answers with precise source details.
• Infer beyond the obvious and explain hidden messages or attitudes.
• Pay close attention to provenance: author, date, purpose, and audience.
• Compare sources directly by identifying agreements and disagreements
• Use contextual knowledge to strengthen your analysis.
• Avoid simply describing the source — explain and analyse instead.
• For reliability and utility questions, discuss both strengths and limitations.
• Manage your time wisely and answer with precision.

Paper 2 rewards careful analysis, strong evidence, and clear historical thinking, so remain focused and continue pushing yourselves towards excellence.

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