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Explain one reason why the United States of America wanted a policy of isolationism after World War 1?

One reason why the USA wanted to adopt a policy of isolationism after World War 1 was the nature of the war it-self. At heart, World War 1 was a European conflict. Some politicians at the time argued that it...
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How far did the lives of black americans change 1930-2000?

The lives of black Americans changed to a great extent in the period mentioned. In the eyes of the law, their lives saw many positive changes. At the beginning of the period, the laws known as 'Jim Crow' wer...
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Why did Mary Queen of Scots arrival in England in 1568 cause problems for Elizabeth?

Background Mary fled into England in May 1568, having been defeated by her Scottish nobles. Following the murder of her dashing but difficult husband Henry Darnley, Mary had responded by marrying the man eve...
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How do you assess the validity of a historical source?

A good acronym to remember when assessing sources is DAMIT. D = Date: When was the source produced? Did any major historical events take place around this date? Is the source typical of the time? How long af...
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Was Kennedy to blame for the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Ultimately JFK cannot be given ultimate blame but he played a significant role. Kennedy exacerbated tensions with Cuba and created a hostile situation that encouraged Soviet action in the region. This is bes...
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