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'The most important reason for the outbreak of a general European war was Germany's 'blank cheque' to Austria-Hungary.' Explain why you agree or disagree with this view of developments in 1914.

The actual question asks whether or not you agree with the quotation. You need to demonstrate knowledge of both sides but must ultimately come to a clear judgement.The quotation refers to Germany's 'blank...

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Which was the more important cause of the development of the Cold War after 1945: - The Truman Doctrine, 1947 or -the formation of NATO, 1949?

The Truman Doctrine was a clear opposition towards communism and many historians regard it as the defining moment of when the Cold War began. In February 1947 Britain could no longer aid Greece agai...

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Why was Stalin able to come to power in 1929?

There are a number of different points that can be used to answer this question and it should be noted that they all combined together to enable Stalin to take control. In the case of this question, the p...

Answered by Eleanor J. • History tutor

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Was Nazi support in the years 1930 - 32 a reaction to the growth of Communism?

Following the economic instability fostered by the 1929 Wall Street Crash, support for the Communist Party of Germany (the KPD) did increase. In the 1930 federal elections for example the KPD polled 4.5 m...

Answered by Oliver C. • History tutor

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How would I plan an answer to this question: 'Peaceful co-existence failed by 1961 because neither the East nor the West fully committed to it. How valid is this assessment?' (AQA History A-Level)

The first thing to do when planning an essay is to identify the most important words in the question, and consider what they mean. This will ensure that you are really answering the question directly rath...

Answered by Isobel B. • History tutor

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