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History
A Level

"Assess the significance of violence in democratic change in Britain, 1815-1929."

This is a typical question for second year A-Level coursework.

The key words in this question are 'violence' and 'democratic change'. The dates are important as they provide limits for th...

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Answered by Elise H. History tutor
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I can never get the hang of an essay. How can I write a good one?

There's a formula for that: PEEAOB is a structure for every paragraph you write (and an essay is a few of those paragraphs with an introduction and a conclusion acting as bookends). The intere...

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Answered by Elise H. History tutor
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Assess the view that the military planning of the great powers, rather than their long-term rivalries, better explains the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.

This question is great because you've already been given two factors which you should discuss! As a basis I try to address factors in my essays while simultaneously presenting counter-arguments, so let...

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Answered by Charlotte R. History tutor
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Is it important to include opinions of historians in my essays?

Historical opinion - also known as historiography - is essential to essay writing. Including the opinions and arguments of historians shows your awareness of the field. It will impress your examiners i...

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Answered by Luke H. History tutor
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What was the 'Suez Crisis' in 1956 and why was it so significant?

The Suez Crisis was an international incident that occurred in 1956, and involved the possession of the Suez canal located in Egypt. The United Kingdom had effectively owned the canal since the mid-187...

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Answered by Oliver N. History tutor
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