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How did the Irish government contribute to the consolidation of democracy 1922-1932? #625Lab – History, marked 72/100, detailed feedback at the very bottom. You may also like: Leaving Cert History Guide (€).…
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The Controversies surrounding the treaty negotiations 1921. #625Lab – History, marked 80/100, detailed feedback at the very bottom. You may also like: Leaving Cert History Guide (€). Essay credit: Ciara McCarthy…
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What were the causes of World War I? #625Lab – History, marked 88/100, detailed feedback at the very bottom. You may also like: Leaving Cert History Guide (€). By mid-1914 for…
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Write a short story in which the main character is transformed when faced with a daunting challenge. #625Lab. Corrected by an experienced examiner, graded as 91/100 with feedback on how…
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The threat and use of physical force had massive effects on Ireland from 1912-1923. The foundation of two armed groups, the Ulster Volunteers and the Irish volunteers, both with vastly opposing aims, gave rise to an era of conflict in Ireland.
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To what extent did Lenin and/or Stalin bring about social and economic change? #625Lab – History, marked 70/100, detailed feedback at the very bottom. You may also like: Leaving Cert History…
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