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Describe two features of the attempts to colonise Virginia in the 1580s. (4 marks)

The famous Sir Walter Raleigh was given permission by Queen Elizabeth the first to establish colonies in the Americas. Naming the land 'Virginia', after the virgin queen, the colony was set to challenge S...

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In what ways did the lives of black Americans change during WWII?

The change brought by the war for black Americans was limited and contested. The war presented new demands for labour, generating opportunities for African Americans (AA) to economically participate, gain...

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How accurate is it to suggest that the Treaty of Versailles was mainly responsible for the political and economic instability in Germany in the years 1919-23?

The first step in answering this question is to ensure that you understand the contents of the treaty and the subsequent impact on instability. For example how the huge war reparation payments were devast...

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Which conditions led to the collapse of the German war effort in the First World War ?(as is part of the Causes, Practices and Effects of War part of the HL Course)

Outline the four major reasons for the collapse of the German war effort, in a good essay each of these should take up about a paragraph each, with each paragraph following the PEA form (Point, Evidence, ...

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How do I use the extracts in the source booklet in my answers?

GCSE History is great because it lets you work like a real life historian, examining evidence from the past and weighing it up! The Sources paper is an important part of this, and it lets you show off you...

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