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"The creation of the New Model Army was the significant cause of the Parliamentary victory in period 1642-46." Assess the validity of this veiw.

This is a 25 mark essay question which can be structured into 4 main paragraphs + brief intro and conclusion. The student would be advised to link the paragraphs together in order to ensure a smooth transiti...
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What conditions in pre-CCP China can help explain the rise of Mao?

This could be a very long answer, but can be briefly summarised into several factors. Firstly, political conditions in China were dire, due to over 50 years of political turmoil and the disintegration of the...
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How far does the power of the state explain the decline of Chartism by 1850?

Give three possible explanations always including the one in the question e.g. power of the state; social and economic divisions; and problems with Chartism itself.Introduce all three factors and your argume...
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‘The military capability of the Normans was the most important reason for their victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.’ How far do you agree?

1 st paragraph: William’s preparation – mildly significant - Mildly significant - Cause – Papal banner from friend Lanfranc in persuading the pope – long-term consequences - Papal banner – psychological effe...
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Why did William win in the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

The best way to approach this question is to weigh both sides of the answer - was it due to William's strength or Harold's weakness? The battle lasted the whole day – which could suggest that the armies were...
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