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Explain why Louis XIV disliked the Jansenists.

This question, worth 12 marks, requires a focus on three (or more if you have time) main reasons, which you can develop. I would suggest before starting this question that you write down every reason you ...

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To what extent can the English civil war (1642-1651) be described as a war of religion?

The cause's of the English Civil war can be divided into three broad categories, the most important of these being religious division. Politically the fear of Absolutism, caused by Charles stringent refor...

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Why was there rebellions against Henry VII in 1485 to 1487?

Highlight the key words: 'Rebellions' 'Henry 7th' '1485-7'

Think of the chronology: Wars of the Roses ended in 1485 with the Battle of Bosworth and Henry ascends the throne.
Answered by Gabriella M. • History tutor
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What were the causes of the 1917 Russian Revolution?

1905 saw Bloody Sunday occur when Tsarist Russian Imperial forces massacred protestors angry with famine and feudalism. This resentment continued to fester until February 1917 when in amidst of famine, in...

Answered by Labeeb H. • History tutor

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Why did the Conservatives stay in power from 1951 - 1964?

A variety of factors have to be identified in order to adequately answer this question either arguede to have been working in concert with equal import or with one or two argued to have greater significan...

Answered by Henry S. • History tutor

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