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(History) 'Is it more appropriate to characterise the February Revolution of 1917 in Russia as "popular" or "spontaneous"?'

This is an example of a typical GCSE question, or alternatively could appear as a 'prompt' to a source question on an A level paper. In any answer, it is important to consider both sides of the argument, ...

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Answered by Lorcan C. History tutor
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How do I analyse picture sources at History GCSE/A-level?

It can feel really intimidating when you come across a historical image or drawing in an exam - unlike a text extract, you can’t directly quote from it, which can make it seem less accessible to analyse. ...

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Answered by Rebekah L. History tutor
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What was the cause of the French Revolution?

It's possible to outline an interplay between various different causes in leading to the start of the French Revolution. One could highlight issues such as the ineffectivness of Louis XVI as a ruler, the ...

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Answered by Milly W. History tutor
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How should I answer a 10 Mark history essay question during an exam?

From my experience, when answering a ten mark question, especially during the exam, a key factor is do not overwrite, but put emphasis on quality over quantity during your answer. Most importantly stick t...

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Answered by Peter F. History tutor
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How would I write an essay about how the Monarchy was 'Transformed' (between 1685-1702)

What can be introduced is that the Monarchy was transformed and was in a fundamentally different place in 1702 (introducing the argument shown). Firstly, conduct an analysis of James II's rule-showing how...

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Answered by Jonathan A. History tutor
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