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To what extent was Trotsky responsible for the victory of the Red Army in the Civil War?

Trotsky’s responsibility in achieving victory for the Red Army in the Civil War was not rivalled by the role of any other individual. By having absolute control of the Red Army, Trotsky was responsible for r...
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How significant were the Purges in the creation of the totalitarian state? (Russia)

The period of the purges (1936-38) involved the widespread surveillance, imprisonment, and execution of ‘counter-revolutionaries’. This was often used as a smokescreen for Stalin to kill his personal politic...
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How do I structure a convincing argument?

To structure a convincing argument, it is easiest to follow this plan to answer your question. First of all, ensure that you are actually answering the question directly, An easy way to do this is to rephras...
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Compare surgery and anatomy during the Renaissance with surgery and anatomy in the 19th century. In what ways were they similar?

In both the Renaissance period and the 19th-century surgery and anatomy advanced and new approaches were used. For example, in the Renaissance period, Paré developed ligatures and lotion to seal wounds; this...
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Why did Tsarism collapse in February 1917?

There are two main reasons why Tsar Nicholas II abdicated in February 1917, leaving behind a Provisional Government. The first reason is the First World War. The second, interrelated reason is Russia's weak ...
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