GCSE
History
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Introduction to GCSE History (AQA) -
1.1 America, 1840–1895: Expansion and Consolidation -
1.1.1 Geography of North America -
1.1.2 Motives and Challenges for Westward Migration -
1.1.3 Dealing with a Different Culture: The Plains Indians' Way of Life -
1.1.4 Increasing Conflict on the Plains -
1.1.5 Background to the American Civil War -
1.1.6 Coming to Terms with the Mormons -
1.1.7 The Aftermath of the American Civil War -
1.1.8 The Continued Settlement of the West -
1.1.9 The Resolution of 'the Indian Problem' after 1865
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1.2 Germany, 1890–1945: Democracy and Dictatorship -
1.2.1 Kaiser Wilhelm and the Difficulties of Ruling Germany -
1.2.2 Impact of the First World War -
1.2.3 Weimar Democracy -
1.2.4 The Impact of the Depression -
1.2.5 The Failure of Weimar Democracy -
1.2.6 The Establishment of Hitler's Dictatorship -
1.2.7 Economic Changes -
1.2.8 Social Policy and Practice -
1.2.9 Control
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1.3 Russia, 1894–1945: Tsardom and Communism -
1.3.1 Russia's Economy and Society -
1.3.2 Nicholas II's Autocracy and the Court -
1.3.3 The First World War and Tsar's Abdication -
1.3.4 The Provisional Government -
1.3.5 The Impact of Lenin's Dictatorship -
1.3.6 Social and Economic Developments -
1.3.7 Stalin the Dictator -
1.3.8 Stalin's Modernisation of the USSR -
1.3.9 Impact of the Second World War
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1.4 America, 1920–1973: Opportunity and Inequality -
1.4.1 The 'Boom': Benefits and Consumer Society -
1.4.2 Social and Cultural Developments -
1.4.3 Divided Society -
1.4.4 American Society During the Depression -
1.4.5 Effectiveness of the New Deal -
1.4.6 Impact of the Second World War -
1.4.7 Post-War American Society and Economy -
1.4.8 Racial Tension and Civil Rights Campaigns -
1.4.9 America and the 'Great Society'
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2.1 Conflict and Tension: The First World War, 1894–1918 -
2.2 Conflict and Tension: The Inter-War Years, 1918–1939 -
2.3 Conflict and Tension Between East and West, 1945–1972 -
2.4 Conflict and Tension in Asia, 1950–1975 -
2.5 Conflict and Tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan, 1990–2009 -
3.1 Britain: Health and the People: c1000 to the Present Day -
3.1.1 Mediaeval Medicine -
3.1.2 Medical Progress -
3.1.3 Public Health in the Middle Ages -
3.1.4 The Impact of the Renaissance on Britain -
3.1.5 Dealing with Disease -
3.1.6 Prevention of Disease -
3.1.7 The Development of Germ Theory -
3.1.8 A Revolution in Surgery -
3.1.9 Improvements in Public Health -
3.1.10 Modern Treatment of Disease -
3.1.11 The Impact of War and Technology on Surgery -
3.1.12 Modern Public Health
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3.2 Britain: Power and the People: c1170 to the Present Day -
3.2.1 Constraints on Kingship -
3.2.2 The Origins of Parliament -
3.2.3 Mediaeval Revolt and Royal Authority -
3.2.4 Popular Uprisings Against the Crown -
3.2.5 Divine Right and Parliamentary Authority -
3.2.6 Royal Authority and the Right to Representation -
3.2.7 The Extension of the Franchise -
3.2.8 Protest and Change -
3.2.9 Workers' Movements -
3.2.10 Women's Rights -
3.2.11 Workers' Rights -
3.2.12 Minority Rights
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3.3 Britain: Migration, Empires and the People: c790 to the Present Day -
3.3.1 Invasion: Vikings and Anglo-Saxons -
3.3.2 A Norman Kingdom and 'Angevin' Empire -
3.3.3 The Birth of English Identity: The Hundred Years' War -
3.3.4 Sugar and the Caribbean -
3.3.5 Colonisation in North America -
3.3.6 Migrants To and From Britain -
3.3.7 Expansion in India -
3.3.8 Migrants To, From, and Within Britain -
3.3.9 The End of Empire -
3.3.10 The Legacy of Empire -
3.3.11 Britain's Relationship with Europe and its Impact
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4.1 Norman England, c1066–c1100 -
4.2 Medieval England - The Reign of Edward I, 1272–1307 -
4.2.1 Henry III's Legacy -
4.2.2 Development of Government, Rights, and Justice -
4.2.3 Trade, Towns, and Villages -
4.2.4 Education and Learning -
4.2.5 Development of the Legal System -
4.2.6 Mediaeval Warfare, Tactics, and Technology -
4.2.7 The Invasion and Colonisation of Wales -
4.2.8 Relations with Scotland
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4.3 Elizabethan England, c1568–1603 -
4.4 Restoration England, 1660–1685
1. Period Studies
2. Wider World Depth Studies
3. Thematic Studies
4. British Depth Studies
Assessment Structure
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GCSE History (AQA) assesses students through two written exam papers:
| Written Exam Paper 1 | |
| Title | Paper 1: Understanding the Modern World |
| Marks | 84 Marks |
| Time | 2 hours |
| Weighting | 50% of GCSE |
| Content Assessed | One choice from 1A. Period Studies One choice from 1B. Wider World Depth Studies |
| Written Exam Paper 2 | |
| Title | Paper 2: Shaping the Nation |
| Marks | 84 Marks |
| Time | 2 hours |
| Weighting | 50% of GCSE |
| Content Assessed | One choice from 2A. Thematic Studies One choice from 2B. British Depth Studies |
Understanding the assessment structure is crucial for your success in GCSE History. By familiarising yourself with the exam format, practising a variety of question types, and mastering both factual content and source analysis skills, you will be well-prepared for your exams.
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