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‘The Second World War was the most important turning point in the development of African American Civil Rights.’ How far do you agree with this view of the period from 1865 to 1992?

I would explain that when structuring the essay you have to work through it in a thematic order and therefore could structure the essay socially, economically and politically when assessing the central facto...
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Answered by Yasmin H. • History tutor
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Were economic factors the driving force behind imperial expansion during the Age of 'New Imperialism' c1870-1914?

Historians such as J Hobson, and Marxist writers eg Lenin, have all argued that economic factors were the driving force behind imperial expansion. The effects of the industrial revolution and the consequent ...
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What factor was more important to the failure of the League of Nations: the economic depression of the 1930s or the Abyssinia Crisis?

Factors arguing for the depression: UNdermined spirit of goodwill and cooperation that the Leagure depended on. For example, the collapse of world trade intensified the need for economic resources (evident i...
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What should I do to write an A/A* grade essay?

In terms of structure I think it's important to break down the question into manageable chunks. This can be explained in the introduction - from my experience it's usually best practice to write an introduct...
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Answered by George L. • History tutor
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How successfully did Henry VII use foreign policy to secure his dynasty

Dynastic security Henry VII as a usurper with a weak claim to the throne, had to secure his dynasty by using foreign policy. Initially he found success in organising a marriage between Arthur and Catherine o...
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Answered by Abu L. • History tutor
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