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My essays are full of relevant historical content but I'm still getting low marks, why might this be?

There is a temptation in writing History essays to want to show off as much knowledge as possible. Slotting in a particularly juicy piece of information at the right time will indeed be hugely useful. Howeve...
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Answered by Joseph T. • History tutor
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Explain why 17th century Puritans were opposed to the theatre.

The conservative sect of Protestantism disliked theatres because they were seen as immoral places harbouring anti-Puritan ideas and groups. This immorality was manifested in criminal groups often found in th...
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Answered by Phoebe H. • History tutor
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What would your advice be on revision for History at A-Level?

There is no definitively correct answer on revision. All students learn and revise in a variety of different ways.However, my advice when it comes to History at A-Level and even during my studies at undergra...
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Answered by Daniel L. • History tutor
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To what extent did the United States 'win' the Cold War?

How should we approach this question? You've got an hour. Let's look at the first five minutes.First, circle on the command term. "To what extent" questions are tricky. They requires you to argue t...
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Answered by Isabella W. • History tutor
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What is the cartoonist's message of this source? (Source to be put on the screen) 7 Marks

The main message of this source is that the American air strikes on Vietnam were effective in helping to diminish Ho Chi Minh's and the Viet Cong's control of the South . In the source Ho Chi Minh is shown t...
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Answered by Phoebe A. • History tutor
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