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Who was the most effective constitutional nationalist leader in Ireland (1800-1914)?

IntroFirstly, think about what it means to be an 'effective' leader. Some criteria could be electoral support, influencing decisions in Westminster, and achieving legislation. Note that these criteria are sp...
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Was the Cold War a Hot War that failed to happen?

The Cold War was an entirely new conception of international relations, and one which can only tentatively be termed a ‘war’, certainly in the conventional sense. The Prussian military theorist Carl von Clau...
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How important was the South Sea Bubble crisis in Walpole’s rise to power?

With this question it is important in your introduction to start with your principal argument , eg 'the south sea bubble crisis was very important in Walpole's rise to power because..' and then list your 3-4...
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What are the key things to include in an introduction for an essay?

It is important to lay out your judgement with regard to the question whatever it may be, be concise and clear about where you stand. If there are any key terms or ideas that need explaining, it is a good id...
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Why did Britain lose the war of American independence?

Identify key factors. Geography, leadership, intervention of France and Spain etc. For first, weak and incompetent military and political leadership meant the British were unprepared to fight a war in 1775, ...
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