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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
2. Wider World Depth Studies
3. Thematic Studies
4. British Depth Studies
1.1.1 Geography of North America
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In this lesson, we will look at North America. It is a diverse continent with a wide range of physical landscapes, from vast deserts to towering mountain ranges. We will explore key geographical features, including the Great American Desert, and examines how these landscapes have influenced human settlementThe act of establishing a community in a new area. and perceptions over time.
Attitudes towards the Great American Desert
During the 19th century, the Great American Desert, which covered parts of present-day Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, was perceived as an inhospitable region by early European Explorers.
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It was characterised by aridA dry climate with little rainfall, making agriculture and settlement difficult. lands, scarce water sources, and harsh conditions. Many believed it was unsuitable for settlement, and this perception acted as a deterrent to westward expansion.
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Attitudes towards the Great American Desert
- The Great American Desert was seen as inhospitable due to arid land, scarce water, and harsh conditions, deterring westward expansion.
- The Great American Desert now covers parts of Nevada, Utah and Arizona.
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