England 1377-1455 (Enquiry topic: Richard II 1377-1399) This period of study will take students from Richard II’s coronation, through the reigns of Henry IV and Henry V and finishing with the reign of Henry VI. The study will focus on the domestic and foreign policies of each King and will focus on the use and evaluation of sources. Italy 1896-1943 Starting with contextual knowledge to Italy joining World War 1 and the effect this had on the country. We will follow this theme through to the subsequent rise of Mussolini and the different events which allowed this to happen. The remaining study will focus on Mussolini’s domestic policies and the oppressive tactics he implemented in an attempt to consolidate his power and popularity within Italy, and internationally. The study with conclude with the Italian military efforts in World War 2 and the subsequent effect of Mussolini’s political position. The Changing Nature of Warfare 1792-1945 This theme focuses on the changing nature and methods of land warfare during a period of significant change. Learners should draw their examples from the main wars of the period: the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, the Wars of Unification (the 1859 Italian War, the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 and the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-1871), the American Civil War, the Russo-Japanese war, the First World War and the Second World War. Historical Enquiry This unit requires far more independence from students as they will be asked to form their own questions, and carry out their own independent study and will focus on ‘The Changing Nature of Warfare 1792-1945’. All assessments take place in the summer of Year 13 It is highly appropriate to careers in law, journalism, politics and management, in fact any area in which the ability to evaluate information and present reasoned judgements is useful.
Name: GCE A Level in History Qualification title: GCE A Level in History Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding OCR Created 20150918 11:37:25 Updated 20150918 11:48:19
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