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
2. Wider World Depth Studies
3. Thematic Studies
4. British Depth Studies
Introduction to GCSE History (AQA)
Welcome to the GCSE History course for the AQA exam board! This course is specifically designed in line with the AQA 8145 specification. We’ll take you through all the key topics step by step, breaking down tricky concepts into clear, easy-to-understand explanations. Whether you’re gearing up for exams or just brushing up on some important areas, this guide has everything you need to feel confident and ready to succeed.
History is all about understanding the past and how it shapes the world we live in today. It helps you develop essential skills such as evaluating sources, constructing strong arguments, and analysing cause and consequence; skills that are valuable beyond the classroom.
Throughout this course, you’ll find engaging lessons that cover all the key periods and themes required for your exams, helping you build a strong foundation in historical knowledge and critical thinkingThe ability to effectively analyse and evaluate arguments..
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