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‘Political intrigue explains why Hitler was able to become Chancellor in 1933.’ How far do you agree with this opinion?

As this is a factor based question it is important to first identify the crucial factors that led to Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor in January 1933. To begin this process I would spend the first part of ...
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Answered by Emma F. • History tutor
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How should I start an independent research project (coursework)?

When choosing your question, you must first identify that you are joining a historical debate. History is about interpretation, exploration and analysis not description. This is where you will pick up your m...
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Explain why the Catholic Church was criticised in the early sixteenth century.

I would open my teaching of how to answer with this question by inviting the students to consider the structure of the early 16th Century Catholic Church and Papacy, based on the division of power and the pl...
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Answered by Elliot J. • History tutor
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Explain the reasons why the weaknesses of the White Russians led to their failure in the Russian Civil War.

If tackling this question with a student, we would firstly consider the geographical and sociopolitical context of the Civil War- we would from this be able to see the vast size of 1918 Russia as inhibiting ...
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What is the best way to incorporate historiography in my essays?

Historiography is a stylish accessory that marks your essay as a 7 rather than a 6, most of the time it should not form the basis of your essay. Therefore, I would recommend that the best way to go about it ...
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Answered by Francesca B. • History tutor
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