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What is the difference between an opinion and an argument, and which one helps us better understand the past?

An opinion is usually defined as a belief or view held by an individual. It can be formed by or based upon virtually anything, and an opinion is not necessarily based upon what is true, accurate or inform...

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Answered by Joe H. History tutor
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How do I write a source based question?

To analyse a primary source I always find it helpful to use the 6 C's approach: 1) Content: Read through the source before all else and understand exactly what it is saying. Highlight all the main parts o...

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Answered by Alexandra C. History tutor
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Was the Pilgrimage of Grace 1536 a failure or a success?

In some aspects, the Pilgrimage of Grace was a success. This is due to the fact that it did attract the attention of the King, as it intended to. It can also be inferred that it initially posed a threat t...

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Answered by Olivia C. History tutor
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How crucial were the Falklands war to Margaret Thatcher's election victory in 1983?

 It can be argued that the Falklands war was an essential factor in Thatcher's landslide election victory in 1983 that saw the Conservative Party win a 144 seat majority. By 1982, economic and social unre...

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Answered by Alex M. History tutor
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Who do different historians see as being responsible for initiating the Cold War?

The Cold War was characterised by two decades of antagonism predominantly between the rigidly hostile blocs, the Soviet Union and the United States. Post World War Two peace making resulted in clashing vi...

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Answered by Kit D. History tutor
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