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How should I analyse a historical source?

Analysing a historical source can be very intimidating, but by simple systems it can become a far more approachable endeavour. On effective system in source analysis is using the 5W1H method, also known a...

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Answered by Ewen M. History tutor
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Examine the political conditions that led to the rise of two authoritarian/single-party leaders.

Important to remember throughout the answer, that the question is only asking about political conditions, should not reference economics, unless it is linked to politics. 

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Answered by Katja O. History tutor
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To what extent should the period of Conservative dominance between 1951 and 1964 be viewed as "Thirteen Wasted Years"?

This first thing to do when answering an essay question is to read and analyse the question, and to understand what it is that the examiner is asking and looking for. It is helpful to break down the title...

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Answered by Annabel M. History tutor
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Explain why Mary, Queen of Scots, was a threat to the reign of Elizabeth I?

The most important reason why Mary was a threat to Elizabeth's reign was the fact that Mary was Catholic. Elizabeth had reinstated Protestantism as the official religion of England when she inherited the ...

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Why was the Truman Doctrine significant?

The Truman Doctrine was an American initiative introduced in 1947, which marked a change of international policy from isolationism to containment. Introduced by President Truman in a speech to Congress, t...

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Answered by Ciara E. History tutor
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