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Although sharing similar goals, the two accounts present opposing viewpoints regarding Prohibition and offer different reasons for its implementation. Both Source A and Source B agree on the implementation and outcome of Prohibition, as well as the conservation of grain. Source A, from a 1973 American History book, examines the various justifications for Prohibition, citing […]

Indeed, the republic faced enormous problems of political, social and economic origin. The constitution itself was a main reason for disorder in the Weimar Republic. Elements of presidial, representative and plebiscite democracy were combined. Its concept of proportional representation enabled splinter parties to gain access to the Reichstag and thus favoured the formation of radicalised […]

1. Explain why according to Source D “four to five million people perished”?Richard Service states in Source D that four to five million people perished “from ‘dekulakisation’ and grain seizures.” Dekulakisation refers to the annihilation of the entire class of kulaks, which were ‘rich peasants’. Kulaks were peasants who were somewhat better off than other […]

In 1919, when the League of Nations was first created, it specified one of its main objectives as being ‘to ensure a just and lasting peace’. Despite having several successes in the 1920s, it failed to uphold this statement on numerous accounts in the 1930s, eventually leading to its loss of credibility, followed by its […]

Source F is a cartoon from a Russian newspaper on the 10th of November which is the day after the destructions, and source G is a cartoon about Kristallnacht published in a British magazine on the 30th of November. Because source F is published in a Russian newspaper the day after the event, they have […]

There are a variety of reasons why people had different interpretations of their evacuation experience. During the time when evacuation was necessary a stereotype began to develop. The stereotype, all evacuees were poor and unhealthy and moved to a rich healthy family in the country, made people believe that all people had the same experience: […]

In this essay I will analyse source C through to L to judge whether there is enough evidence to suggest that General Haig was an efficient and highly skilled soldier who lead Britain to victory during the First World War. I will look at the source provided and suggest whether there is enough evidence to […]

After 5 years of conflict of the Great War, the world was devastated. Germany lay in defeat after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. In 1921, the Allied Reparations Commission, mostly controlled by the French government, demanded that reparations were to be paid on the part of Germany of amounts surpassing £7,000,000,000. In 1922, […]

Many different tsars have ruled over Russia since 1547. The tsars were like kings, they had the power to do as they pleased. All the tsars dealt with any problems with an immediate, forceful strike against them.When Tsar Nicholas II came to power he appeared to be a good ruler, he was hard working and […]

‘To hell with the truth as long as it rhymes.’ (65)1 The portrayal of history in Friel’s plays Translations and Making History, along with McGuinness’s play Observe the sons of Ulster marching towards the Somme, demonstrates its intricacies and flaws. These three plays explore the essence of history and how it is communicated to future […]

Archie’s perspective on the war and his sentiments towards it align with those of most young men during that period. He eagerly yearns to be a part of the conflict, viewing it as an exciting and captivating adventure similar to his uncle’s experiences. His desire to explore the world and his strong sense of patriotism […]

In “The Tears Of The Incas” article authored by Lillian Estelle Fisher, it is explicitly illustrated how the Incas suffered mistreatment akin to that of slaves. Lillian Fisher narrates a story of Tupac Ameru, who witnessed the execution of his family before waiting for his turn. The Spanish illegally dominated the Indian land and altered […]

One of the main reasons that Henry broke with Rome was because of love. All he wanted was a son to be heir to the throne but no one had given him one. He was really annoyed with Catherine of Aragon because she was not giving him a son which he really needed .By 1526 […]

The Weimar Republic experienced two points of crisis. The first was between 1919 and 1923, from which it recovered. The second, between 1929 and 1933, destroyed it. The first of the two (1919-1923) had three main causes; the treatment of Germany by the Allies, economic collapse within Germany and political putsches (revolts). All three were […]

Through the 1920s peasants provided the Soviet government with many problems. The argument about the future of NEP was largely to do with how the government should treat the peasants. It was an argument that had already split the politburo in two.Early in 1928 Stalin announced that the USSR was 2 million tonnes short of […]

It can be concluded that Augustus was a superior Emperor compared to Nero. This is due to his 41-year reign and natural death from old age. Additionally, Augustus came from a powerful family, although his father died when he was young, while his mother had significant societal connections. Being Julia’s daughter and Julius Caesar’s niece, […]

In a television interview Ian Paisley states his views plainly. He says that the Irish Republican Army (IRA) are behind the Civil Rights movement. However he qualifies this statement by adding ‘or at that time those who were dedicated to the views and objectives of that army’. This seems to be a catch all statement. […]

During the 1930s and 1940s, under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, the Holocaust took place which led to the extermination of millions including 8 million Jews, 500,000 gypsies, 70,000 individuals with disabilities as well as numerous homosexuals. This is recognized as the largest genocide committed by a single individual. It should be highlighted that Jewish […]

Nazism was established in Germany between 1933 and 1939 into a form of totalitarianism. A one ruling party in such a regime practices monopoly of mass communications, legislation power, a centrally controlled economy, a control of armament, secret police apparatus, and racial superiority concepts and racism. I want to investigate to what extend and with […]

There is no doubt that the tsar faced difficulties in the years leading up to the First World War. These difficulties can be divided into political and social and economic problems. In terms of the political problems the Tsar faced, there was the fact that he was an autocrat not listening to anyone else’s views […]

On Sunday, 30th January 1972, 13 Nationalist were shot dead by British Paratroopers during a march against internment in Londonderry. A 14th person died later in hospital. The exact events of “Bloody Sunday” are unclear, the enmity between the Nationalists and Unionists is so deep rooted in history that all accounts of the day are, […]

1. Source A provides significant information about the murder of Polly Nicholls. The initial statement implies that the murder was extremely gruesome, causing shock among the population in London and indicating both horror and unexpectedness. Additionally, describing her as “poor” suggests a lack of clear motive for the crime. Furthermore, the source indicates an extreme […]