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History
GCSE

How do you analyse a source?

Analysing a source is a challenge, particularly when you'll probably be doing this analysing in the stressed environment you'll get in an exam. Though by using the same kind of formula to apply to any ...

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Answered by Luke M. History tutor
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Why did the Nazis appeal to the German voters?

After the First World War and the Wall Street crash, Germany's economy was at an all time low point. The recession had increased the number of the unemployed significantly and morale was low. 

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Answered by Emily S. History tutor
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How do I answer a question where I am asked to compare or analyse sources?

Both Comparative and analystic source questions are difficult to approach if you have not been taught exactly how the exam boards like them answered.In my experience, there is a relatively simple process ...

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Answered by Joseph W. History tutor
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What is the key to doing well in longer answers?

The key to GCSE History exam long questions is key factual detail. It is imperative that you know precise factual detail to back up every point. This means dates, facts and relevant key factual informa...

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Answered by Grace T. History tutor
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How do I remember so many dates and events in sequence?

My top tip for remembering dates is, grab a family member (mums are least likely to say no) and talk them thorugh your history curriculum. If when you're teaching them, you find big gaps in your knowledge...

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Answered by Sally T. History tutor
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