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“Missionary activity was the main reason for the growth of British interest in Africa in the late nineteenth century.”

This question is asking students to assess what drove British interest in Africa.A top level answer will thus explore the role of missionary activity and other factors in provoking British interest; asses...

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‘The Depression was the main reason that Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in January 1933.’ How far do you agree?

The Depression was an important reason why Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933. First of all, the Depression had a negative economic impact on Germany. This meant the Nazis were able to increase t...

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To what extent was the leadership of the Irish Republican Brotherhood the cause for the Easter Rising in 1916

First of all identify who we are referring to when talking about the leadership of the Irish Republican brotherhood, specfically mentioning members such as Pearse, Plunkett and MacDonagh as they played i...

Answered by Ashly C. • History tutor

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Explain why there was an increase in witchcraft accusations in the early modern period

Ensure that each of your points within your answer is clearly and concisely linking back to the question. For example:"One important event of the early modern period was the Witchcraft Act of 1604. ...

Answered by Ellen C. • History tutor

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'Eisenhower lived up to his 1952 promise to show no weakness in foreign policy'. Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.

A strong foreign policy entailed continued commitment to successful containment, the avoidance of war and domination on an international stage; although this was realised in fact, by 1960 Eisenhower's for...

Answered by Ewan C. • History tutor

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