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What is the best way to structure a history essay in an exam?

Remember, a question in an exam is about what you know, not what you don't know. Make sure that you shape your answer to show off the breadth of your knowledge, while keeping focused on what the question wan...
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Answered by Laura S. • History tutor
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How appropriate is the term 'restoration' when describing the reign of Charles II?

When answering this question it would be best to approach it by defining the terms in the question, in particular the term 'restoration'. 'Restoration' can be defined as the action of returning something to ...
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Answered by Tom S. • History tutor
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'It was Ronald Reagan who brought the Cold War to an end.' How valid is view with reference to the years 1985 to 1991?

This is a ‘factor’ question. By being asked to assess the validity of the view presented in the question, we are being asked to analyse other factors that could have brought the Cold War to an end. Then, to ...
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Answered by Nermeen H. • History tutor
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Why did Kennedy and Johnson escalate the conflict in Vietnam?

There are 4 really good factors to talk about when thinking about why Johnson chose to escalate the conflict in Vietnam. 1. The most important factor is containing communism - making sure that communism didn...
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Answered by Alexander C. • History tutor
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How do you write a coherent and skilled introduction?

Writing an excellent essay, whilst naturally requiring good and convincing prose, is actually quite the regimented science. A good essay 'formula' will consist of the same kind of points and argument styles ...
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Answered by Luke M. • History tutor
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