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How do I answer a source question?

There will be 2 parts to this - question 1(which is an essay question) will have you answer either (a) or (b), and question 2 (the source parts) will ask you to answer both (a) and (b). Question 1 (the essay...
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Answered by Lois A. • History tutor
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Why was internment introduced in Northern Ireland in 1971? And what were the consequences?

In 1969, the nationalist IRA had split in two, and a separate paramilitary group was formed. They fought against the unionists and campaigned to remove Northern Ireland from the UK. There was increasing viol...
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Answered by Maddy W. • History tutor
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How do I obtain the most marks in questions which require me to make a comparison? I.e. "Which was the bigger threat to European peace in the 1930s: • the re-militarisation of the Rhineland 1936 • the Nazi-Soviet Pact 1939? [10 Marks]

10-mark questions give you the best opportunity to 1) recall your knowledge of historical cause and continuity in detail, whilst 2) demonstrating your ability to conduct a balanced argument, and 3) to reach ...
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Answered by Joshua L. • History tutor
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What was the significance of the flight to Varennes?

On the night of the 20/21st June 1791, King Louis XVI attempted to flee in an event that was later named the flight to Varennes . His plans were shrouded in secrecy, but he probably intended to flee to Montm...
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Answered by Kathryn C. • History tutor
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What do I know about getting good marks in IB History?

IB History places an emphasis on different skills than traditional A-levels, it is a course designed to test your historical method rather than your factual knowledge. If we take the coursework as an example...
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Answered by Frederick N. • History tutor
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