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AS and A Level: History

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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Kate Forbes 01/03/2012
    • 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)

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    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
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Natalie Stanley 01/03/2013
    • 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
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Phil Drake 17/03/2013
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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
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Phil Drake 17/03/2013
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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Natalie Stanley 08/01/2013

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