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To what extent was the Treaty of Versailles the most important result of the First World War?

To answer any question in history we need to pull out key terms from the wording of the question. In this question, 'Treaty of Versailles' and 'most important result' are the key terms, so keep them at th...

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Was Ronald Reagan, President of the United States, or Mikhail Gorbachev, Leader of the USSR, more responsible for ending the Cold War?

Reasons for Reagan:He decided to initiate talks with the USSR on arms limitations and a renewed 'detente' like state between the countries. Capitalism won over Communism as it proved itself to be the domi...

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How do I answer a question on the usefulness of a source

The source based section of your paper will ask you to assess how useful the source is, either in the specific context or in general. To assess the usefulness of a source, you should focus on the content ...

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How would I structure an answer to this question: Which of the following was the more important reason why the Weimar Republic was in danger in the years 1919–1923: economic problems or political unrest? (taken from an AQA past paper)

First, you should pick out the key words of the question. In this case, the question is asking you specifically about two factors, economic problems versus political unrest. This means you shouldn't discu...

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C. Explain why international relations improved in the period 1924-28 (12) (Edexcel History A)

An answer at an appropriate level, but top band: There were a variety of reasons why relations between nations improved in the period 1924-1928. The League of Nations had been formed during the Versailles...

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