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What sort of things do I need to think about when I'm asked to analyse a source in an exam?

Firstly, look at the source and try to work out who, what when where and why it exists. For example, if it is a recruitment poster from World War II, consider whether it is a German poster or an alliance pos...
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Answered by James F. History tutor
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How do I revise for history? There's so much to learn!

Firstly, look at past papers. Knowing what has come up before helps a lot, and will be in the back of your mind as you revise, meaning you will begin to form arguments, and know what evidence you will includ...
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Answered by Caitlin C. History tutor
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How far was the February Revolution of 1917 due to Nicholas II’s own weaknesses?

Nicholas II was, as Dominic Lieven argues in his assessment of the Russian tsar, an ideal candidate for a British-style constitutional monarchy, but was crucially inept in regards to fulfilling the role of s...
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How did Labour win the 1945 General Election?

We are now fairly used to the failings of polling in predicting the outcomes of elections and referendums, but the election of Labour under Clement Attlee was a very early example of a 'shock' victory. From ...
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How should I structure an essay?

First, you need to give a brief introduction proving you understand the question and outlining your points and your argument. Each paragraph should then be a point of your argument, where you state your poin...
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