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History
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What's the best way to assess a source written by a historian in an exam?

It's really important that in an exam situation you read the sources very carefully; it's far too tempting to race through and miss what the historian is trying to say. When the exam starts, put your pen ...

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Answered by Rachel C. History tutor
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How should I analyse a historical source?

Analysing a historical source can be very intimidating, but by simple systems it can become a far more approachable endeavour. On effective system in source analysis is using the 5W1H method, also known a...

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Answered by Ewen M. History tutor
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To what extent should the period of Conservative dominance between 1951 and 1964 be viewed as "Thirteen Wasted Years"?

This first thing to do when answering an essay question is to read and analyse the question, and to understand what it is that the examiner is asking and looking for. It is helpful to break down the title...

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Answered by Annabel M. History tutor
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What was the short term significance of the 1905 revolution on Russia?

The essence of the question focusses on the short-term impact of the 1905 revolution with particular focus on the significance of such an event. Identifying the necessary and relevant factual knowledge is...

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Answered by Nicholas H. History tutor
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“Puritans posed more a threat to Elizabeth I than the Catholics did.” Assess the validity of this view.

Catholic opposition in England was made more of a threat by the hostile international political situation which allowed insurgents to gain foreign support and led to plots against Elizabeth's life. On the...

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Answered by Lauren V. History tutor
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