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'The success of the Conservatives in the period 1886-1905 was the result of the Liberals' failures.' Assess the validity of this view.

The failures of the Liberal Party within the period 1886-1905 were key to the success of the Conservatives. The culmination of Gladstone's dramatic conversion to Home Rule (which disastrously split the party...
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Answered by Molly W. • History tutor
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Why was there a revolution in Russia in 1905?

The first short term factor in bringing about the 1905 revolution was the world economic slump at the start of the 20 th century which had an adverse impact on industries across Russia, resulting in real wag...
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How do I structure my essay to maximise marks and impress the examiner on the essay question?

Firstly, at GCSE it is possible to follow a very rigid structure and receive very high marks. You should write a very brief introduction and about 3 paragraphs with a conclusion that links and prioritises yo...
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To what extent did improvements in the economy during the gilded age benefit workers and unions?

The Gilded Age was the period in the US history from c.1870 to 1890 which saw rapid economic growth and an increase in industries such as railways, mining, iron and steels and the financial sector.The Gilded...
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When approaching my coursework, how should I go about comparing the historians I have chosen?

This is known as historiography. It is an important part of a high-level piece of History A-Level coursework. In brief, the aim is to explain the arguments of historians through the theory of history they em...
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