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How do I answer an essay question like: "How important was the use of legal powers in the establishment of the Nazi dictatorship between January 1933 and August 1934?"

When answering a question like this it is important not only to know the facts about the establishment of the Nazi dictatorship but also how to marshall that knowledge so that it answers the specific questio...
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Answered by Susannah R. • History tutor
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How far do you agree with the view that the peace treaties of 1919–22 were vicious and short-sighted?

Agree: While the US had an influential hand in the peace treaties following WW1, the self interests of France often hindered the process of reconciliation and rebuilding. France desired a harsh line against ...
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The Balkan crisis of summer 1914 was the occasion for, rather than the cause of, the First World War.’ How far do you agree with this view?

Occasion for: The Balkan crisis of 1914 may not have led to a general European war if not for the two rival power blocs that divided Europe. Indeed, previous Balkan conflicts such as the Bosnian crisis of 19...
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Was the October Revolution a more significant turning point in the nature of government in Russia than the February Revolution?

At first glance, the answer to this question seems to be simple: yes. Indeed, it is easy to regard the October Revolution of 1917 as the more important event, for the Provisional Goverment held power for onl...
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Answered by Julia R. • History tutor
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"'Gladstone's attack on Disraeli's foreign policy was the most important reason for the Conservative defeat in the 1880 election.' How far do you agree? [50]" - How would one write an introduction to this essay question?

The introduction of an essay of this nature should aim to answer the question in relatively simplistic terms, in order to provide a basic outline which can be elaborated on throughout the body of the essay. ...
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Answered by Edward G. • History tutor
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