You will answer two questions from a range of topics in the 20th century.
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Were the peace treaties fair? |
How successful was the League in the 1920s? |
How successful was the League in the 1930s? |
You will choose one question from a choice of two from the Depth Study you have covered in class. For example, if you have studied Germany 1918-1945, it is likely that one question will focus on "The Weimar Republic and the Rise of Hitler" whilst the other will be on "The Nazi Regime".
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Weimar Germany |
Nazi Germany |
(a) Describe (4 marks) > four developed points
(b) Explain (6 marks) > two detailed explanations
(c) Assess (10 marks) > three interpretations, plus a conclusion
For examination in Summer 2024, the prescribed topics are as follows:
| Nineteenth century Core content (Option A) | Twentieth century Core content (Option B) | |
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What caused the First World War? |
How effectively did the United States contain the spread of communism? |
As well as the specific resources listed below, you could also try these quizzes:
Revision quizzes covering the entire course:
Play Your Dates Right Quiz (tests chronological understanding)
Who Am I? Challenge (tests knowledge of key individuals)
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You will answer five compulsory sourcework questions.
When appropriate, you will use your background knowledge to evaluate and elaborate upon the sources.
The following resources will help you revise and develop your sourcework skills ready for the exam.
Source Overlay Template
Sourcework Skills Overview
Interactive Cartoon Analysis Tool
Origin of Sources: Evaluation Worksheet
Purpose of Sources: Evaluation Worksheet
Nature of Sources: Evaluation Worksheet
Sourcework Question Markschemes
2 Key Cartoonists: Low and Partridge
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| BBC GCSE Bitesize History | John D. Clare Revision Website | Mr. Allsop History |
| Great quick-fire revision tests. | Excellent summaries of key topics. | The revision podcasts in particular are absolutely superb! |