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Why was Stalin able to come to power in 1929?

There are a number of different points that can be used to answer this question and it should be noted that they all combined together to enable Stalin to take control. In the case of this question, the p...

Answered by Eleanor J. History tutor
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How would I plan an answer to this question: 'Peaceful co-existence failed by 1961 because neither the East nor the West fully committed to it. How valid is this assessment?' (AQA History A-Level)

The first thing to do when planning an essay is to identify the most important words in the question, and consider what they mean. This will ensure that you are really answering the question directly rath...

Answered by Isobel B. History tutor
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Explain why Hitler was able to create a dictatorship in the period February 1933 to August 1934. You may use the following in your answer: the Reichstag Fire; the Night of the Long Knives. You must also use information of your own. (12)(Edexcel past Q)

It is important to recognise immediately that this question is asking you WHY Hitler was able to create a dictatorship. Detailing or describing important factors with no explicit l...

Answered by William B. History tutor
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How can I improve my answer to "Explain what was important about the rebellion of the Earl of Essex for Elizabethan England?" (GCSE History question from the AQA specimen paper)

First we need to work out what the question is actually asking - they're looking for you to assess what was IMPORTANT about this rebellion in particular. That suggests that we need to think about some pot...

Answered by Miranda G. History tutor
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How do you analyse and evaluate a primary source?

Analysing a primary source is, essentially, the same for any period of history. When you analyse and evaluate a source, you're really asking how useful it is. Therefore, we need to first define what &quo...

Answered by Gemma M. History tutor
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