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AS and A Level: History
Use examiners' reports. These will direct you to areas where students often slip-up, or make it clear what they want to see in a strong answer.
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6,421 AS and A Level History essays
- Marked by Teachers essays 38
- Peer Reviewed essays 30
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Assess the significance of the role of individuals in reducing racial discrimination in the USA throughout the period 1877-1981.
5 star(s)This is a very strong response, that focuses well on the question throughout and balances the role individuals played against the importance of their context. Conclusions are logical and well…
- Essay length: 2023 words
- Submitted: 07/06/2011
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Marked by teacher:
Natalya Luck
10/12/1999
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Extended Essay: Bismarck and The Unification of Germany
5 star(s)This is a very strong response that goes into a great deal of detail and includes thoughtful evaluation to link back to the question. To improve further, the author could…
- Essay length: 2468 words
- Submitted: 24/02/2010
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Marked by teacher:
Natalya Luck
10/12/1999
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"Asses the successes and failures of Mao's domestic policies between 1949 and 1976."
5 star(s)This is a thorough and well written response that addresses all aspects of Mao's leadership and comes to a well considered judgment. Evaluation is strong in places but could be…
- Essay length: 1713 words
- Submitted: 06/04/2004
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Marked by teacher:
Natalya Luck
10/12/1999
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To what extent did Henry VII reduce the power of the nobility
4 star(s)This essay has great strength in its knowledge and understanding of the period and the level of reasoning and explanation is excellent. It explores the different side to Henry's…
- Essay length: 1629 words
- Submitted: 19/12/2011
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Marked by teacher:
Kate Forbes
01/03/2012
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Reviewed by:
lordharvey
18/04/2012
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Conservative scandals were the most important reason for why they lost in the 1964 election. Do you agree?
4 star(s)****
A very good essay - it is a little light on detail but all the leads are there, they just need to be better developed and supported with persuasive…- Essay length: 928 words
- Submitted: 25/11/2011
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Marked by teacher:
Natalie Stanley
01/03/2013
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Reviewed by:
lordharvey
13/04/2012
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The victory of Sinn Fein in the 1918 general election was solely due to the mistakes of the IPP after 1914. discuss
4 star(s)The writer shows a really sound knowledge of the subject and supports the with an excellent range of information. However, the expression of a few sections could be improved and…
- Essay length: 1291 words
- Submitted: 03/01/2013
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Marked by teacher:
Phil Drake
01/03/2013
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The collapse of the USSR was caused by internal problems and had nothing to do with the Cold War. Assess this view.
4 star(s)This essay points out most of the important factors in the USSR's downfall. There is a good balance between internal and external pressures. The main missing point is any reference…
- Essay length: 1195 words
- Submitted: 23/06/2012
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Marked by teacher:
Phil Drake
01/03/2013
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The Soviet Union developed its influence in Eastern Europe in the years 1945 1949 because it simply wanted to guarantee its security in the future. How valid is this assessment?
4 star(s)There are many positive features of this response; the author writes analytically throughout and stays firmly focused on the precise question in each paragraph. Judgements are sound and usually supported…
- Essay length: 821 words
- Submitted: 11/03/2012
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Marked by teacher:
Natalya Luck
04/04/2012
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Elizabeth I: There is much debate amongst historians concerning the religious priorities of Elizabeth in formulating the momentous Church Settlement of 1559
4 star(s)The key strength of this essay is the sharp focus on the issue of weighing up the factors that shaped and influenced the settlement. It also has a confident style…
- Essay length: 1270 words
- Submitted: 31/12/2011
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Marked by teacher:
Kate Forbes
29/08/2012
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How successful was English foreign policy in the years 1509 1529?
4 star(s)**** A good answer which needs to be factor led rather than narrative-led. Candidate demonstrates a high level of knowledge and understanding but needs to arrange ideas in…
- Essay length: 2049 words
- Submitted: 28/11/2011
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Marked by teacher:
Natalie Stanley
08/01/2013
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