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What is the best way to approach analysing a historical source?

Firstly it is important to cover the who, what, when and where of the source to gain a better understanding. Next, the content of the source should be picked apart to find the true point of it. This shoul...

Answered by Jessica V. • History tutor

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How did Hitler change the Nazi party between 1924-1929? (8 marks)

This is a change/development question, and because it is 8 marks you should spend 12 minutes on it. Aim for 3 distinct points in 3 separate paragraphs. In order to get the full 8 marks, you must link

Answered by Elly G. • History tutor

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What are some techniques to remember dates?

Dates are just a way of ordering history. Timelines are the most traditional way of learning the order of events, perhaps challenge yourself to remember 5 dates/events on a timeline each week. If you have...

Answered by Robyn V. • History tutor

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What does it mean when the exam paper asks me to "assess the validity of X"?

To "assess" the viewpoint which the exam paper has given to you, you must do two things - first you must discuss how the viewpoint is valid and seems correct according to what you have learnt, a...

Answered by Antonia C. • History tutor

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What's the best way to approach source-based questions?

Source-based questions can be tricky. More than any other question format, examiners choose source-based questions to prevent candidates from simply regurgitating a pre-formed essay. In other words - they...

Answered by Leo S. • History tutor

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