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To what extent was Senator Joseph McCarthy to blame for the Second Red Scare?

The era of the second Red Scare is often thought of and discussed with great consideration of senator Joseph McCarthy whose role undoubtedly increased the public fear of Communism. McCarthy throug...

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How should I answer an A-Level History exam question?

The best way to structure a History essay is usually thematically.  For example, if a question is framed such as 'How successful was the Civil Rights Movement in America?'  you should divide your essay in...

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Answered by Jenny S. History tutor
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Why did Germany feel that the Treaty of Versailles was too harsh?

When writing a GCSE history essay the most important thing to bear in mind is the structure of the essay. The structure should be orderly and you should always make it as clear as possible what you are tr...

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Answered by John L. History tutor
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How much did Bismarck’s success in unifying Germany by 1871 depend on the weaknesses of his opponents?

This is a typical 'how far' (or in this case, how much) question that is asking you to weigh up the relative importance of one factor (the weaknesses of Bismarck's opponents) against that of other factors...

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Answered by Will S. History tutor
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How do I make sure my essays include historical analysis and not just narrative?

In order to be as anaytical as possible in your History essays, you must show an awarness of long-term processes of historical change, and how these manifest themselves in the short-term in specific event...

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Answered by Jai T. History tutor
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