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“The adulation of Stalin received was genuine and his god-like status was down to his formidable leadership.” Assess the validity of this view [25 marks]

It could be argued that Stalin’s formidable leadership during World War 2 contributed significantly to the adulation of Stalin. Through the focus of armament in the second (1933-1937) and third (1938-1942...

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‘The reason behind Britain’s attempts to join the EEC in the years 1967 to 1973 was that Britain could no longer claim to be a world power in its own right.’ Assess the validity of this view

The best way to approach an essay question is to brainstorm. So, why did Britain attempt to join the EEC? As well as the reason given in the question, we can also consider Britain's economic decline, the ...

Answered by Sarah W. • History tutor

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How do I prepare a response to a source question? (AQA A level)

Sources can seem daunting and difficult to understand, but an organised approach can allow you to analyse the source effectively and easily. Firstly, it is important to understand exactly what the questio...

Answered by Sarah W. • History tutor

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How successful was Edward IV’s management of finance?

Edward IV was ultimately successful in his management of finances, as he died solvent. However, this essay must consider Edward’s failure in consolidating power during his first reign as he was deposed in...

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‘The discovery of gold and diamonds was the most significant development in southern Africa in the years 1867 to 1902.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view AQA 25 MARKS

AQA recommends spending 40 minutes answering this exam question, but you should definitely spend the first 5-10 minutes of that time planning. First of all break down the question; we have a quote and we ...

Answered by Daisy P. • History tutor

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