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How effective were the policies of British governments, in the years 1789 to 1812, in controlling popular discontent?

Paragraph 1: Firstly, in terms of ‘how effective’ the policies were in ‘controlling’ popular discontent, it is important to register that different perspectives will lead to different conclusions, with po...

Answered by Sarah B. • History tutor

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How should I struture my response to an essay question?

Any essay should have an Introduction, Conclusion and Thematic Sections in between where the main body of the essay will be. In the introduction you should lay out the Context of the question (perhaps aid...

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Was the loss of territory the most important effect of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany in the years 1919–22? Explain your answer.

I would begin by asking the student to explain the loss of territory involved in the Treaty of Versailles (Alsace & Lorraine to France, Eupen and Malmady to Belgium, Rhineland demilitarised, Lost all ...

Answered by Benjamin R. • History tutor

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To what extent was the fear of absolutism responsible for the difficulties faced by the English monarchy in the years 1678-1688

I would begin by asking the student to break down the question. First, identify that the question is asking 'To what extent', so requires an evaluative answer such as, 'To some extent' or a definite Yes/N...

Answered by Joanna L. • History tutor

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To what extent was government transformed during the reign of Henry VIII?

During the reign of Henry VIII there was broad structural change in central governance brought about by the transformative effects of the Reformation, and there was a fundamental shift in the structure of...

Answered by Mimi T. • History tutor

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