GCSE
History
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Introduction to GCSE History (AQA)
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1.1 America, 1840–1895: Expansion and Consolidation
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1.1.1 Geography of North America
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1.1.2 Motives and Challenges for Westward Migration
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1.1.3 Dealing with a Different Culture: The Plains Indians' Way of Life
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1.1.4 Increasing Conflict on the Plains
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1.1.5 Background to the American Civil War
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1.1.6 Coming to Terms with the Mormons
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1.1.7 The Aftermath of the American Civil War
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1.1.8 The Continued Settlement of the West
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1.1.9 The Resolution of 'the Indian Problem' after 1865
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1.1.1 Geography of North America
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1.2 Germany, 1890–1945: Democracy and Dictatorship
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1.2.1 Kaiser Wilhelm and the Difficulties of Ruling Germany
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1.2.2 Impact of the First World War
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1.2.3 Weimar Democracy
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1.2.4 The Impact of the Depression
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1.2.5 The Failure of Weimar Democracy
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1.2.6 The Establishment of Hitler's Dictatorship
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1.2.7 Economic Changes
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1.2.8 Social Policy and Practice
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1.2.9 Control
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1.2.1 Kaiser Wilhelm and the Difficulties of Ruling Germany
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1.3 Russia, 1894–1945: Tsardom and Communism
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1.3.1 Russia's Economy and Society
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1.3.2 Nicholas II's Autocracy and the Court
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1.3.3 The First World War and Tsar's Abdication
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1.3.4 The Provisional Government
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1.3.5 The Impact of Lenin's Dictatorship
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1.3.6 Social and Economic Developments
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1.3.7 Stalin the Dictator
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1.3.8 Stalin's Modernisation of the USSR
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1.3.9 Impact of the Second World War
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1.3.1 Russia's Economy and Society
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1.4 America, 1920–1973: Opportunity and Inequality
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1.4.1 The 'Boom': Benefits and Consumer Society
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1.4.2 Social and Cultural Developments
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1.4.3 Divided Society
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1.4.4 American Society During the Depression
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1.4.5 Effectiveness of the New Deal
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1.4.6 Impact of the Second World War
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1.4.7 Post-War American Society and Economy
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1.4.8 Racial Tension and Civil Rights Campaigns
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1.4.9 America and the 'Great Society'
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1.4.1 The 'Boom': Benefits and Consumer Society
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2.1 Conflict and Tension: The First World War, 1894–1918
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2.2 Conflict and Tension: The Inter-War Years, 1918–1939
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2.3 Conflict and Tension Between East and West, 1945–1972
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2.4 Conflict and Tension in Asia, 1950–1975
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2.5 Conflict and Tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan, 1990–2009
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3.1 Britain: Health and the People: c1000 to the Present Day
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3.1.1 Mediaeval Medicine
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3.1.2 Medical Progress
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3.1.3 Public Health in the Middle Ages
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3.1.4 The Impact of the Renaissance on Britain
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3.1.5 Dealing with Disease
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3.1.6 Prevention of Disease
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3.1.7 The Development of Germ Theory
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3.1.8 A Revolution in Surgery
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3.1.9 Improvements in Public Health
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3.1.10 Modern Treatment of Disease
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3.1.11 The Impact of War and Technology on Surgery
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3.1.12 Modern Public Health
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3.1.1 Mediaeval Medicine
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3.2 Britain: Power and the People: c1170 to the Present Day
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3.2.1 Constraints on Kingship
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3.2.2 The Origins of Parliament
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3.2.3 Mediaeval Revolt and Royal Authority
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3.2.4 Popular Uprisings Against the Crown
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3.2.5 Divine Right and Parliamentary Authority
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3.2.6 Royal Authority and the Right to Representation
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3.2.7 The Extension of the Franchise
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3.2.8 Protest and Change
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3.2.9 Workers' Movements
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3.2.10 Women's Rights
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3.2.11 Workers' Rights
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3.2.12 Minority Rights
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3.2.1 Constraints on Kingship
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3.3 Britain: Migration, Empires and the People: c790 to the Present Day
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3.3.1 Invasion: Vikings and Anglo-Saxons
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3.3.2 A Norman Kingdom and 'Angevin' Empire
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3.3.3 The Birth of English Identity: The Hundred Years' War
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3.3.4 Sugar and the Caribbean
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3.3.5 Colonisation in North America
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3.3.6 Migrants To and From Britain
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3.3.7 Expansion in India
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3.3.8 Migrants To, From, and Within Britain
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3.3.9 The End of Empire
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3.3.10 The Legacy of Empire
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3.3.11 Britain's Relationship with Europe and its Impact
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3.3.1 Invasion: Vikings and Anglo-Saxons
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4.1 Norman England, c1066–c1100
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4.2 Medieval England - The Reign of Edward I, 1272–1307
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4.2.1 Henry III's Legacy
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4.2.2 Development of Government, Rights, and Justice
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4.2.3 Trade, Towns, and Villages
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4.2.4 Education and Learning
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4.2.5 Development of the Legal System
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4.2.6 Mediaeval Warfare, Tactics, and Technology
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4.2.7 The Invasion and Colonisation of Wales
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4.2.8 Relations with Scotland
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4.2.1 Henry III's Legacy
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4.3 Elizabethan England, c1568–1603
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4.4 Restoration England, 1660–1685
1. Period Studies
1.1 America, 1840–1895: Expansion and Consolidation
In this module, we will explore an important period in American history—the expansion and consolidation of the United States between 1840 and 1895. During this time, the country grew rapidly as people moved west in search of new land and opportunities. However, this expansion brought many challenges. Settlers had to deal with tough conditions, and Native American communities were deeply affected as their land and way of life came under threat.
As the United States expanded, tensions and conflicts increased. Clashes between Native Americans and settlers became more common, and the government played a major role in trying to control these conflicts. We will look at key battles and how the U.S. government changed its approach to dealing with Native American tribes.
Finally, we will study how America became more united after the Civil War. The government introduced new policies to strengthen control over the West and bring the country together. However, these changes often had serious consequences for Native American communities. By the end of this module, you will understand how America changed during this time and the lasting impact of these events.