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How do I remeber the specific elements of a treaty?

I find it easiest to remember the different elements of a treaty by creating an acronomyn. For example, the Treaty of Versailles angered many germans due to four clauses. Loss of territories, limitations on ...
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Answered by Lucinda M. • History tutor
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How effective was the nuclear arms race in restraining the aggression of the superpowers in the years 1955 to 1963?

This is a common A2 exam question for those studying the Cold War. When tutoring a student, I would identify their course and study the mark scheme for the board they are being examined with and frame their ...
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How successful was Stalin in modernizing the USSR in the period 1928-39?

When answering this question it is important to consider to read the question and break it down into its components. In this case it would be SUCCESSFUL, MODERNIZING and 1928-39, and when planning an answer ...
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Answered by Prudence V. • History tutor
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How do I answer a question asking me to comment on what I can learn from a source?

There are two main things to look at in a source: 1) the blurb & 2) the text or image itself. When analysing the blurb look for a few key questions such as who? when? and where? For example, if the sourc...
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Answered by Fairuz F. • History tutor
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How to answer a question asking me to argue "how far" I agree with a statement.

These types of questions will usually ask you a broad question, such as "There were no significant improvements in public health from 1350-1750?” There are three key things you need to pull from this qu...
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Answered by Fairuz F. • History tutor
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