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How do you write "Evaluate the usefulness of the source" questions?

This is a 6 mark question, which I answer using an anagram which helps you to remember each of the points you need to include to achieve full marks. The anagram I use is: TACL which stands for Time, Author, ...
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Answered by Emma L. • History tutor
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How do you assess the validity of a historical source?

A good acronym to remember when assessing sources is DAMIT. D = Date: When was the source produced? Did any major historical events take place around this date? Is the source typical of the time? How long af...
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Answered by Georgia F. • History tutor
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'The rebellions which occurred during the reigns of Edward VI and Mary I were mainly political in origin.' Assess the validity of this view.

A useful formula which I always use when writing any essay and has got me through GCSEs and degree-level essays:Students should first decide in their paragraphs what their answer to the question is going to ...
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Answered by Molly T. • History tutor
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‘Lenin was the ruler who did the most to transform Russia in the period 1855-1956’. How far and to what extent do you agree?

In response to the question one must consider what types of change lead to transformation; this can be political, economic, social, industrial or martial change. During the period 1855-1956 Europe changed dr...
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Answered by Olivia E. • History tutor
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Was Kennedy to blame for the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Ultimately JFK cannot be given ultimate blame but he played a significant role. Kennedy exacerbated tensions with Cuba and created a hostile situation that encouraged Soviet action in the region. This is bes...
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Answered by Sam H. • History tutor
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