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What was Germany's 'Weltpolitik' and how did it contribute to causing the First World War?

Germany as a nation-state was only conceived in 1871; beforehand, the region consisted of city-states and large provincial states such as Prussia or Bavaria. This meant that by the time of German unification...
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What were the origins of the First World War?

Points that student should remember before answering this question: Historiography and historical debate Argumentation + essay structure Be confident in your argument Point, explanation, proof The origins of...
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To what extent was the popularity of the Nazi Party the main reason for Hitler's appointment as Chancellor in January 1933?

Here I am imagining a student has found difficulty both in how to structure their answer to an exam question such as this, and is also struggling with understanding the content of the question. Prior to our ...
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How should I structure my history essay?

Structure is key to gaining top marks at A-Level History. First, it is very important that you have a strong, short introduction which sets out your line of argument and the key debate surrounding the questi...
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To what extent was the rise of militant African American protests responsible for limiting the effectiveness of the civil rights movement in the 1960's

Intro should introduce the 'militant African American protests' properly to show examiner you know what they're referring to (black panthers). Then, briefly describe the relationship they had with the peacef...
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