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Why did Henry VIII come into conflict with the papacy in the early 1530s?

This is a good question, and one that has multiple overlapping causes. To begin with, Henry's wishes clashed with the papacy's as he wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon, in order to produce a legitimate...

Answered by Grant D. History tutor
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Why did the Arab Conquests succeed?

The success of the Arab Conquests can be easily broken down into two factors: the strengths of Islam and the weaknesses of their enemies. This can be seen in the worn down attitudes of the Byzantine and S...

Answered by Megan M. History tutor
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An example of an exam essay question may be – “how far was the English Civil War caused by Charles I’s political failings?”. The Civil War is a large topic, how do I go about constructing an answer in 30mins?

Even though time may seem short in an exam, it is important to take a few minutes at the start to plan your answer. This will help you save time later and will make sure your essay is coherent and well-st...

Answered by Alysha P. History tutor
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Stalin’s failure to abide by the agreements made at Yalta and Potsdam caused the Cold War? (IGCSE 2016)

Tackling a question - especially in a high-pressured exam environment - it can be very helpful if you start with a structure and plan; and then use this to arrange your knowledge of a topic as it 'pops in...

Answered by John A. History tutor
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Explain two consequences of the Fall of the Berlin Wall.

One consequence was that families that had been separated could meet each other again. This was because after the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 the East and West of Berlin were separated by the ...

Answered by Jen A. History tutor
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