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Why did Mary Queen of Scots arrival in England in 1568 cause problems for Elizabeth?

BackgroundMary fled into England in May 1568, having been defeated by her Scottish nobles. Following the murder of her dashing but difficult husband Henry Darnley, Mary ...

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To what extent did the failure of collective security result in the policy of appeasement in the mid 1930s?

The League of Nations was set up following World War One in 1920 with a goal of maintaining peace. The League pursued a policy of Collective Security, which revolved around the idea that war should not be...

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Which of the following was of greater significance in bringing about the victory of the American colonies? (i) the entry of France into the war (ii) British policies. Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

When answering this type of question, it is important to focus primarily on providing an answer to both options in the question, as well as providing a clear judgement. This means providing an explanation...

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'The Communists were more authoritarian than the Romanov Tsars.' How far do you agree with this view of the period from 1855 to 1964?

First question: What am I being assessed on?A: This is a question from a 2017 OCR A-Level History past paper. 2 extended essay questions, 2 hours, 60 marks each question. 1/3 of the marks are for demonstr...

Answered by Julian O. • History tutor

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To what extent did nationalism cause World War One?

For: Nationalism can be defined as an intense form of patriotism and those with nationalist tendencies in the early 20th century celebrated the culture and achieve...

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