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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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Answered by Patrick H. History tutor
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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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Answered by James W. History tutor
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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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Answered by Amy B. History tutor
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How do I effectively revise for an essay question?

Remember here that there are two things that examiners like to see: knowledge and skill. Focus your revision separately on these two things and then bring them together to give a great answer.
To rev...

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Answered by Connie R. History tutor
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