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What is the best way to approach analysing a historical source?

Firstly it is important to cover the who, what, when and where of the source to gain a better understanding. Next, the content of the source should be picked apart to find the true point of it. This shoul...

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What does it mean when the exam paper asks me to "assess the validity of X"?

To "assess" the viewpoint which the exam paper has given to you, you must do two things - first you must discuss how the viewpoint is valid and seems correct according to what you have learnt, a...

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What's the best way to approach source-based questions?

Source-based questions can be tricky. More than any other question format, examiners choose source-based questions to prevent candidates from simply regurgitating a pre-formed essay. In other words - they...

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‘As soon as Richard Cromwell became Lord Protector, the restoration of the monarchy was inevitable’. Assess the validity of this view. [25 marks]

Without a shadow of a doubt, by the time Richard Cromwell became Lord Protector England’s political system was in disarray and restoration looked possible however it was by no means inevitable by the 3

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How should I structure a history essay?

The way a history essay is structured sets apart great answers from good answers. The structure of your essay demonstrates the abilities you possess to critically analyse a question, capably engage with a...

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