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How do I answer a question which requires source analysis?

The most common question in history A-level source papers is “With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context, assess the value of these sources to an historian”. The most im...
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'Economic successes was the most important reason for Conservative electoral dominance in the period from 1951-64.' How far do you agree?

When given an essay question, the best place to start is by reading the question carefully, by picking out key words and any assumptions the question appears to be making. In this particular example, the phr...
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How much did Mary I's marriage to Prince Philip of Spain influence Britain's foreign policy?

It can be argued that Mary’s marriage to Philip forced England into a diplomatic relationship with Spain which led to Spain dominating England’s foreign policy interests, particularly Philip realised that Ma...
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For what reasons, and with what results, did Alexander II try to reform Russian institutions?

Alexander II was the ruler of Russia in years 1855-1881. These were times of raging tensions as Russia lost its international position after the Crimean War in 1855. Alexander II was called the 'Tsar Liberat...
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How effective were the policies of British governments, in the years 1789 to 1812, in controlling popular discontent?

Paragraph 1: Firstly, in terms of ‘how effective’ the policies were in ‘controlling’ popular discontent, it is important to register that different perspectives will lead to different conclusions, with popul...
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