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What were the main reasons for the failure of the League of Nations?

The League of Nations was a problematic attempt at creating peace in Europe following World War One. It failed for a number of reasons, though some stand out above the rest. The League's aim of world self-de...
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How do you structure a top-marks essay?

When structuring a top-marks essay at GCSE (and beyond), it's important to remember that you're trying to explain and discuss a topic. You're trying to show the examiner (or your teacher) that you have a wid...
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The points (0, -5) and (5, 0) lie on a curve y=x^2 + ax + b. Find the stationary points on the curve.

Firstly, let us try to calculate the values for a and b to obtain an equation for the curve. To do this we will substitute the coordinates we are given into y=x 2 + ax + b:Substituting in (0, -5) -> -5 = ...
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Look at this painting (Gustave Courbet’s “The Desperate Man”). What do emotions do you think Courbet is trying to show, and how does he achieve it?

Emotions: Fear, anguish, pain, desperation, anger, shock, horror. How does he do so? Figure: wide open eyes, hands running through hair, dishevelled, loose clothing.Composition: very close to face, looking d...
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How do I complete the square?

Completing the square is an algebraic method that can be used to solve a quadratic equation and find the coordinates of a turning point of a graph. Let's use x 2 + 4x -5 = 0 are our example.First, half the c...
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