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In what year did the Cold War start?

The orthodox view of the Cold War holds that it began in 1945 when the three great powers, the US, UK and USSR, divided up Central and Eastern Europe at the Yalta conference. However, there is dispute over w...
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Why did Harry Truman win the 1948 presidential election?

Harry.S.Truman won the 1948 presidential election because he commanded the no nonsense pragmatic strength of America that many desired in the after math of World War Two. His motto 'the buck stops here' epit...
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How do I structure a high-level introduction to an A-level history question?

Your introduction should begin by considering the key terms in the question and clearly setting our your answer to the question. Your concise introduction should outline the different sections to your respon...
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With reference to two examples, drawn from different regions, discuss the claim that the ruler's identity was more important to single-party states than their policies.

The personality cults of Mao Zedong and Adolf Hitler were highly important to controlling their respective states, as they established a level of informal, "soft" power throughout both their partie...
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What is the marker looking for in my first university History essay? What are the main differences between a good A Level History answer and a university History essay?

There are a number of differences between a good university History essay and a good A Level History essay. While both look for a clear answer to the question, a clear writing style and good knowledge of the...
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Answered by Katie J. • History tutor
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