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How do I talk about the provenance and relevance of a primary source?

First of all, what do we mean by provenance of a source? Essentially we’re talking about the context of the source - information like where and who it came from, for example, and how that relates to what ...

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Answered by Georgina C. History tutor
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Can you please describe why the 1882 Married Women's Property Act was important to a married woman's rights?

The law allowed married women to own and control property in their own right; a wife got the right to own, buy and sell her own property. Married women were also able to hold stock in their own names afte...

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Answered by Cornelia G. History tutor
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Why did the Tsarist regime collapse in 1917?

In March 1917, Russian Tsar Nicholas II abdicated and was replaced by the Provisional Government. There are various reasons why the Tsarist regime collapsed but this essay will outline three possible reas...

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Answered by Karina V. History tutor
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How should historiography be incorporated into an essay?

Historiography is a great way to boost your grade in an essay when used correctly. As well as looking at more general terms such as 'revisionist' or 'orthodox', you can look at specific historians and wha...

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Answered by Elizabeth S. History tutor
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How do I write a good introduction for an exam essay?

Simply put, the introduction to your essay should provide a brief and assertive summary of your argument. You want to provide signposts for your reader, give the examiner a sense of where they are and whe...

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Answered by Gregory T. History tutor
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