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How much historiography should I bring into my answers?

This depends on the question that you have to answer. Coursework tends to be more historiography heavy, since the presumption is that you've had the time to read a variety of primary and secondary sources...

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To what extent does the impact of the First World War explain the outbreak of 2 revolutions in Russia in 1917?

The First World War displayed the ineffectiveness and under preparation of the Russian army as by 1917 there were c.4 million Russian soldiers dead and c.3 million wounded; this caused resentment towards ...

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How do I structure my A- level History essay?

Don’t overlook structure, a clear and cohesive structure is essential for securing the top marks in any essay. Whether, it be history or a biology essay. Before even starting your essay, planning is a nec...

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'Henry VII primarily used propaganda to consolidate his power in the early years of his reign.' Assess the validity of this view.

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Use of symbolism - Tudor rose, portcullis

Exploitation of marriage and birth of heir - use of Tudor rose and links to King Arthur

Welsh lineage - red dragon of Cadwallader

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How to structure introduction for essay questions

K- Key terms: what are the key terms in the question, explain what these are and define these to show the examiner you have grasped the question and you know what it is about.

E- evaluate: introduc...

Answered by Alex S. • History tutor

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