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To What Extent Did the Alliance System Cause the First World War?

Although the system of alliances which underlay the geopolitics of late 19 th and early 20 th century Europe did not directly cause of the outbreak of war in 1914, it was critical in the formation of the pol...
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‘Rebellions in the years 1549-1571 stemmed from the weakness of central government.’ Assess the validity of this view. (25 marks)

Whenever you are confronted with an exam question, it is crucial to take a few moments to step back and think about what the question asks you to do. Most obviously, this question asks you to write about reb...
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What was the short term significance of tanks and their usage in World War One?

The tank’s significance in World War One was primarily in its effect on the morale of people both on the front lines and at home. This psychological boost to the war effort came at a time when many were beco...
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How do I use evidence when answering a question?

It is important to remember when asnwering a question - especially a History question - that an examiner is not looking for the sheer amount of facts that you know, but rather they are looking for how you us...
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How should one structure a typical A level essay exam answer?

The most importance driving factor in your answer should be your argument, At the beginning of the essay, make it clear to the marker exactly what you think about the issue in the question. For example, if t...
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