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To what extent was the publication of the Balfour Declaration the greatest turning point in the Arab Israeli conflict, during the period between 1908 and 2011? (25 marks)

You must first assess what the question is asking you: This question is asking you to assess the degree to which the Balfour Declaration created the greatest turning point in the conflict...

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How far was British expansion in Africa in the years 1890 to 1914 driven primarily by strategic motives?

Before tackling the question: This question is an exercise in balancing the numerous factors that drove British expansion. Structurally, your essay should breakdown into sections evaluati...

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“Mao's ideology was the primary cause for the failure of the Great Leap Forward of 1958 to 1962.” Assess the validity of this view.

Getting started: This question is asking us to assess the validity of a particular view which means that we need to relate the interpretation to the evidence that we have, and assess how ...

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To what extent can the reign of Mary I be seen as a "sterile interlude?"

Thinking about the question: So, the first thing you need to ask yourself is quite basic: what is the question trying to get at? It makes the question less overwhelming if you just take a...

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How successful was the Elizabethan settlement within the context of the period 1558-1603?

The introduction of this essay needs to clearly define the settlement as both the acts of Supremacy and Uniformity, and including the 39 Articles of Faith. A good answer should then include some historiog...

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