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To what extent was the Royalist defeat in the English Civil War due to Charles I's weak leadership?

When trying to answer a 45 mark A2 level question it is crucial to establish your argument from the outset, so that it remains clear throughout your essay. For this question the student is being asked to exa...
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How do I approach primary source evaluation at A-level?

Analysis of primary sources can often seem daunting, especially with Early Modern topics where the language can be difficult to understand. Breaking the analysis down into sections can make it easier – we wi...
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What do I need to include in order to answer an A level AQA Extract Question?

The extract provided by AQA should directly guide and lead your response. Ensure you thoroughly read the extract and understand all content addressed. Re-read the extract a second time, highlighting key poin...
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Answered by Emma D. • History tutor
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How should I write a grade 7 essay?

The most stressful parts of the IB exams (especially HL) are Papers 2 and (if HL) 3. Seeing as how you will only have about 30-40 minutes to write each essay, your 5 minutes of preparation time at the beginn...
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How should I time and structure an IB Paper 1?

You should ideally time your responses according to the amount of marks a question is worth. The final question is worth the most marks (9) so you should save at least 20 minutes to plan and write an answer ...
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