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The decent into war in 1914 had very little to do with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

To many, it seems that the outbreak of World War One, beginning with the Austro-Serbian declaration of war in July 1914, was as a direct result of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand one month prio...
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How should I approach a source based question?

When answering source based questions it is incredibly important to devote at least 10-15 minutes on analysing the source itself, this will help you plan and structure your answer more effectively. You shoul...
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Why did the United Kingdom join the EEC in 1973?

The United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1973 because it was believed that continental prosperity could negate the sense of decline which had gripped Britain during the decades afte...
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Why did Communist Russia win the Russian Civil War?

When assessing this question, it is worth taking into account the natural resources and geographic factors which gave Lenin's government an inherent advantage. A good starting point for this is that the terr...
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What is the best way to learn facts and dates?

The best way to learn facts is in small chunks over a long period of time, so your need to organise your revision well before the exams start. Break the course up into sections (e.g. the Russian economy unde...
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