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History
A Level

What is the best way to structure a history essay in an exam?

Remember, a question in an exam is about what you know, not what you don't know. Make sure that you shape your answer to show off the breadth of your knowledge, while keeping focused on what the questi...

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Answered by Laura S. History tutor
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How appropriate is the term 'restoration' when describing the reign of Charles II?

When answering this question it would be best to approach it by defining the terms in the question, in particular the term 'restoration'. 'Restoration' can be defined as the action of returning somethi...

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Answered by Tom S. History tutor
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'It was Ronald Reagan who brought the Cold War to an end.' How valid is view with reference to the years 1985 to 1991?

This is a ‘factor’ question. By being asked to assess the validity of the view presented in the question, we are being asked to analyse other factors that could have brought the Cold War to an end. Then, ...

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Answered by Nermeen H. History tutor
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Why did the Grand Alliance fail after WWII?

This type of question invites you to look at the causes of failure. This type of essay can be structured in two ways: either you posit two different reasons, examin them thorougherly (3 paras each) and de...

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Answered by Jack M. History tutor
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Why did Kennedy and Johnson escalate the conflict in Vietnam?

There are 4 really good factors to talk about when thinking about why Johnson chose to escalate the conflict in Vietnam. 

1. The most important factor is containing <...

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Answered by Alexander C. History tutor
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