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Historians have disagreed about the role of Soviet expansion in the origins of the Cold War. What is your view about the role of Soviet expansion in the origins of the Cold War?

The ideal that Soviet expansion caused the Cold War is the traditional view of its origin, with Orthodox historians like George F. Kennan attributing the prolonged conflict to “an expansionist Soviet Union… ...
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Answered by Shay R. • History tutor
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To what extent was the emergence of the NSDAP in Germany, 1923-1945, a result of international factors?

The German National Socialist Party, later to be dubbed the 'Nazis' by Americans in the 1930s, found its roots in the decaying Weimar Republic. At its head, Adolf Hitler, would proclaim throughout his career...
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The Cuban Missile Crisis was a triumph for the Soviet Union (1962-1964)

Revisionist historians believe that the Cuban Missile Crisis was a success for the Soviet Union on the long-term. Nuclear war was avoided, the missile gap reduced and Cuba protected from the United States – ...
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How do I structure an A-Level History essay?

The first thing you need to do is ensure you answer the question. For example if the question was: “THE MAIN CAUSE OF REBELLIONS IN THE YEARS 1536 TO 1558 WAS RELIGIOUS DISAGREEMENTS” ASSESS THE VALIDITY OF ...
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How can I stop my essays being too narrative?

This is a really common pitfall, because it is tempting just to tell the examiner everything you know and get carried away telling the story. I find the best way to avoid this is to really think about and an...
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