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Dunce's cap — OCR History B Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Dunce's cap

GCSEOCRJ411

Dunce's cap

Key term for OCR GCSE History B, used in Wealth.

Definition

A conical hat worn by students as a punishment for being 'slow' or misbehaving.

Exam Context

Dunce's cap appears in OCR GCSE History B revision content for Britain in Peace and War (1900–1918), especially Wealth and Class distinctions.

Britain in Peace and War (1900–1918)Wealth Class distinctions

Found in Revision Notes

Britain in Peace and War (1900–1918)

Class distinctions

Wealth • Class distinctions

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