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How should I structure my history essay?

Structure is key to gaining top marks at A-Level History. First, it is very important that you have a strong, short introduction which sets out your line of argument and the key debate surrounding the que...

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How to tackle the source-analysis questions (Paper 1)?

The most important thing is to remember about 'the 5 W's':

  1. Who wrote the source or produced it? (Origin)

  2. When? (Origin)

  3. Where? (Origin)

  4. ...
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Answered by Karolina M. History tutor
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To what extent was the rise of militant African American protests responsible for limiting the effectiveness of the civil rights movement in the 1960's

Intro should introduce the 'militant African American protests' properly to show examiner you know what they're referring to (black panthers). Then, briefly describe the relationship they had with the pea...

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Answered by Chibueze P. History tutor
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To what extent are different socialists committed to equality of outcome

Use the intro to briefly explain what 'equality of outcome' means (elimination of class system). Then mention the different kinds of socialists that exist (Marxist, democratic socialist, social democrats,...

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Answered by Chibueze P. History tutor
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How do you analyse a primary source?

The easiest way to analyse a primary source (a source from the time period you are studying) is to remember the 4 Ws:

WHAT: What type of source is this? A letter, a picture, a diar...

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Answered by Jennie S. History tutor
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