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What was the reason behind Stalin's rise to power?

There are many reasons behind Stalin's rise to power. After the death of Vladimir Lenin in 1924, there was a power vacuum created with in the Communist Party. Many people believed that the natural heir to th...
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Answered by Lee S. • History tutor
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Why did Ronald Reagan win the 1980 US presidential election?

Reagan's remarkable success resulted from Jimmy Carter's poor record and economic malaise, Reagan's personal charisma and a growing tide of conservatism in America. The 1980 election came after the bleak 197...
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Why has the memory of the Spanish Civil War been so contentious?

A ‘why’ question at History AS or A-Level requires students to analyse the different short and long-term factors contributing to a certain historical event. First, it is important to identify three or four m...
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Why did the English Civil War start?

The English Civil Wars started due to a combination of long and short term factors. In the short-term, the war can be seen to be triggered by an immediate breakdown in the relationship between the King, Char...
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How accurate is the assertion that Hitler achieved his dictatorship legally?

While Hitler's assention tothe position of 'Fuhrer' in 1934 went against the Weimar Constituion because it combined the two offices of Chancellor and President, historians point to the referendum which follo...
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