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How much of a threat did the Pilgrimage of Grace pose to Henry VIII?

The pilgrimage of Grace was the largest rebellion that a Tudor monarch faced. The rebellion started in the north of England in 1536 following Henry’s decision to dissolve the monasteries in an attempt to sei...
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How do you answer a GCSE history exam question on the ‘usefulness’ of sources?

This question wants you to use both provenance and your own knowledge to assess the contents of sources. When bringing in your own knowledge, try to be as specific as you would be in any other essay. If the ...
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Why did Hitler fail to invade Russia in 1941?

The short answer is that Hitler was unprepared to fight a long war in Russia during the mud season (Rasputitsa) and against a Russian people so zealous in their patriotism and belief in the red state. Hitler...
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To what extent was the ideology of national socialism responsible for the outbreak of WWII?

The ideology of national socialism had several factors that were responsible for the outbreak of WWII. Primarily, the concept of 'lebensraum' created the political circumstances and environment necessary for...
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'The League of Nations failed principally because the USA was not a member'. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

10 mark answer" The League of Nations failed for several reasons: the USA was not a member; its most powerful members, Britain and France, were motivated by self-interest; and any decision taken had to ...
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