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Why did Joan of Arc wear male clothing?

This is a question that many scholars have asked themselves over the centuries, and it is one that still puzzles them, just as it did Joan’s contemporaries. Undoubtedly, Joan knew that it was not customary, ...
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Answered by Elisabeth M. • History tutor
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How much of a threat did the Pilgrimage of Grace pose to Henry VIII?

The pilgrimage of Grace was the largest rebellion that a Tudor monarch faced. The rebellion started in the north of England in 1536 following Henry’s decision to dissolve the monasteries in an attempt to sei...
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How do you answer a GCSE history exam question on the ‘usefulness’ of sources?

This question wants you to use both provenance and your own knowledge to assess the contents of sources. When bringing in your own knowledge, try to be as specific as you would be in any other essay. If the ...
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Answered by Amy B. • History tutor
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Why did Hitler fail to invade Russia in 1941?

The short answer is that Hitler was unprepared to fight a long war in Russia during the mud season (Rasputitsa) and against a Russian people so zealous in their patriotism and belief in the red state. Hitler...
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Answered by William W. • History tutor
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What was the significance of German aggression in causing major war in Europe in 1914?

(INTRO) Since the War Guilt Clause of the Treaty of Versailles, the responsibility of German aggression in causing major war in Europe has been widely debated. Whilst it is generally agreed that Germany carr...
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Answered by Sophie B. • History tutor
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