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How do I structure an A-Level History essay?

The first thing you need to do is ensure you answer the question. For example if the question was: “THE MAIN CAUSE OF REBELLIONS IN THE YEARS 1536 TO 1558 WAS RELIGIOUS DISAGREEMENTS” ASSESS THE VALIDI...

Answered by Ruby P. History tutor
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How can I stop my essays being too narrative?

This is a really common pitfall, because it is tempting just to tell the examiner everything you know and get carried away telling the story. I find the best way to avoid this is to really think about and...

Answered by Tilly G. History tutor
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Why did Joan of Arc wear male clothing?

This is a question that many scholars have asked themselves over the centuries, and it is one that still puzzles them, just as it did Joan’s contemporaries. Undoubtedly, Joan knew that it was not customar...

Answered by Elisabeth M. History tutor
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How much of a threat did the Pilgrimage of Grace pose to Henry VIII?

The pilgrimage of Grace was the largest rebellion that a Tudor monarch faced. The rebellion started in the north of England in 1536 following Henry’s decision to dissolve the monasteries in an attempt to ...

Answered by Matthew B. History tutor
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How do you answer a GCSE history exam question on the ‘usefulness’ of sources?

This question wants you to use both provenance and your own knowledge to assess the contents of sources. When bringing in your own knowledge, try to be as specific as you would be in any other essay. If t...

Answered by Amy B. History tutor
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