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History
A Level

How should I cross-reference sources well in an exam?

It can be daunting to have to use sources in an exam situation, as it provides another unknown: as well as not knowing what topic the question will be on, you also don't know what the sources will be....

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Answered by Poppy C. History tutor
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Why did Henry VIII split from the Catholic church in 1534

While one could go into a rather complex answer for this, for an AS level question I would split this into 3 main parts, with a short introduction and conclusion.The short introduction would outline your ...

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Answered by Anne H. History tutor
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What was the most important factor in causing the US civil war?

Intro: The US civil war is a complex part of history known for not having one key starting point. Economics, politics, culture and the issue of slavery all contributed to the fal out between the north...

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Answered by Nicholas C. History tutor
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What is the difference between communists and capitalists

Communism and Capitalism are both economic systems, with followers of Communism known as communists and followers of Capitalism known as capitalists.

Put simply, they are polar opposites. Comm...

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Answered by James O. History tutor
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How to use primary sources.

In history you have no doubt come across, and had to use primary sources. Primary sources offer a wealth of information, but they do have their limitations. There are a number of reasons why you cannot ta...

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Answered by Jason L. History tutor
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