Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-88 is a British depth study that investigates how England was ruled under the late Anglo-Saxons and the early Norman kings. The course focuses on the period from 1060 to the early reign of William Rufus in 1088. You will focus on crucial events during this period, and study the different social, cultural, political, economic and religious changes that occurred.
Crime and Punishment in Britain c1000 - Present is a thematic study that looks at the change and continuity of crime and punishment across a broad sweep of British history. You will look at the main people, events and developments, as well as significant features of the different ages, from medieval to modern times. In studying Whitechapel, you will investigate a historic environment that was significant to crime and punishment and the events and developments that occurred there.
Elizabethan England 1558-1588 investigates how England was ruled under Queen Elizabeth I. The course focuses on the first 30 years of Elizabeth's reign. You will focus on crucial events during this period, and study the different social, cultural, political, economic and religious changes that occurred.
Medicine through time, c1250 - present, is a thematic study that looks at the change and continuity of medicine through British history. You will study the main people, events and developments, as well as the significant features of the different ages, from medieval to modern times. In studying the Western Front during the First World War, you will investigate a historic environment that was significant to the development of medicine.
Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917-41 is the modern depth study that investigates why and how Russia was transformed from the autocratic tsarist government to a communist dictatorship between 1905 and 1941. You will study the role key individuals played in the revolutions, as well as how the communist dictatorship radically changed the lives of ordinary people. You will focus on crucial events during this period, and study the different social, cultural, political, economic and military changes that occurred.
Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-91 is the period study that investigates the causes of the Cold War, three of its key crises and the reasons it ended. You will study the role key individuals played during the Cold War, as well as how it impacted specific countries. You will focus on crucial events during this period, and study the political, economic and military changes that occurred.
The American West c1835-c1895 period study investigates the expansion of the American West, the settlement and development of the land, and the conflicts and conquests which resulted in the establishment of the western United States. You will study the role played by key events and individuals during its development, as well as how the American West changed the lives of many. You will focus on crucial events during this period, and study the different political, economic and social changes that occurred.
The USA, 1954-75: Conflict at Home and Abroad, is the modern depth study that focuses on the development of the civil rights movement, the challenges it faced and to what extent it overcame those challenges. The course also investigates why and how the USA was involved in the Vietnam War, and the reaction to that involvement. You will focus on crucial events during this period, and study the different social, cultural, political, economic and military changes that occurred.
Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918 to 1939, is the modern depth study that focuses on the origins of the Weimar Republic, the challenges it faced and to what extent it overcame those challenges. The course also investigates why and how the Weimar Republic was dismantled by the Nazis and replaced by a Nazi dictatorship. You will focus on crucial events during this period, and study the different social, cultural, political, economic and military changes that occurred.
A divided union: civil rights in the USA, 1945-74 is the period study investigating the issues that divided America, how these issues were challenged, and to what extent the challenges were successful. You will focus on crucial events during this period, and study the different political, economic and social changes that occurred.
A world divided: superpower relations, 1943-72 is the period study that investigates the origins of the Cold War, three of the key Cold War Crises and the attempts to ease the tensions of the Cold War. You will study the role key individuals played during the Cold War, as well as how the Cold War impacted specific countries. You will focus on crucial events during this period, and study the different political, economic and military changes that occurred.
Changes in Medicine c1848 - c1948 is an Edexcel iGCSE Breadth Study. It covers the changes in and development of medicine in Britain from the Public Health Act of 1848 to the beginning of the National Health Service, examining developments in medical knowledge, surgery, nursing, treatment and public health, as well as the impact of the world wars.
The China: Conflict, Crisis and Change, 1900-89 course investigates the major changes in China during the 20th century. The course focuses on the causes, course and consequences of the crucial events during this period, and you will study the different political, economic and military changes that occurred.
Dictatorship and conflict in the USSR, 1924-53 is the historical investigation that studies how and why Stalin transformed the USSR between 1924 and 1953. You will focus on crucial events during this period, and study the different social, cultural, political, economic, military and religious changes that occurred.
Germany: development of dictatorship, 1918-45 is a modern depth study that focuses on the origins of the Weimar Republic, the challenges it faced and to what extent it overcame them. The course also investigates why and how the Weimar Republic was dismantled by the Nazis, replaced by a dictatorship and then changed by the Second World War. You will focus on crucial events during this period, and study the different social, cultural, political, economic and military changes that occurred.
Russia and the Soviet Union, 1905-24 is the historical investigation that studies why and how Russia was transformed from an autocratic tsarist government to a communist dictatorship between 1905 and 1924. You will focus on crucial events during this period and study the different social, cultural, political, economic, military and religious changes that occurred.
The Origins and Course of the First World War investigates why and how the world went to war in 1914. The course focuses on the causes and course of the First World War, examining 1905-1918. You will focus on crucial events during this period, and study the different political, economic and military changes that occurred.
The USA, 1918 to 1941 is an Edexcel iGCSE Breadth Study. It covers the changes in the American society, economy and political system from the end of the First World War to the USA's entry into the Second World War, covering the economic boom, Wall Street Crash, Depression and New Deal, as well as examining the social changes and political ideas that shaped the period.
The Vietnam Conflict 1945 - 75 is a modern investigation and breadth study that details the key events and people involved in the Vietnam Conflict. It covers the military conflict in Vietnam, the involvement of the USA, and the impact of global political conflicts.The course also investigates the French occupation and the impact of the conflict. You will focus on crucial events and study the different social, cultural, political and economic changes that occurred.
The China, 1930-1990 course investigates the major changes in China during the 20th century. The course focuses on the causes, course and consequences of the Chinese communist revolution during this period. You will study the different political, economic, social, international and military changes that occurred as a result of this event.
Germany, 1918-45 is a depth study that investigates how Germany became a democratic republic before being transformed into a dictatorship. The course focuses on the origins of the Weimar Republic, the challenges it faced and to what extent it overcame those challenges. The course also investigates why and how the Weimar Republic was dismantled by the Nazis, replaced by a dictatorship and then changed by the Second World War. You will focus on the crucial events and people of this period, as well as studying the different social, cultural, polical, economic, military and religious changes that occurred.
The title of the fifth unit in the Core Content of Option B in the CiE History iGCSE is 'How effectively did the USA contain the spread of communism?' This unit investigates the American containment policies of the 1950s -1970s.
The focus question of the sixth unit in the CiE Option B Core Content is 'How secure was the USSR's control over eastern Europe 1948 - c1989?'. This unit investigates Soviet power in eastern Europe, and the relationship between the USSR and other communist countries in the area.
The title of the second unit of the Core Content Option B in the CIE History IGCSE is 'To what extent was the League of Nations a success?' This unit investigates the role, structure and success of the League of Nations in the 1920s and 1930s.
The title of the first unit in the Core Content of Option B in the CiE History iGCSE is 'Were the peace treaties of 1919-1923 fair?' This unit investigates the post-First World War peace treaties of 1919-1923.
The focus question of the fourth unit in the CiE Option B Core Content is 'Who was to blame for the Cold War?' This unit investigates the breakdown of the relationship between the USA and USSR after the Second World War, and the impact of events between 1945 and 1949 on the development of the Cold War.
The focus question of the seventh unit in the CiE Option B International Relations Core Content is 'Why did events in the Gulf matter c1970 - 2000?' This unit investigates the events and regimes of the countries in the region of the Persian Gulf, with a particular focus on Iraq and Iran.
The title of the third unit in the CiE Option B International Relations Core Content is 'Why had international peace collapsed by 1939?' This unit investigates the collapse of international peace and order in the 1930s and the events that led to the outbreak of the Second World War.
Russia, 1905-41 is the depth study that investigates why and how the tsarist regime collapsed in 1917 and was transformed into a communist dictatorship between 1917 and 1941. You will focus on the crucial events and people of this period, as well as studying the different social, cultural, political, economic, military and religious changes that occurred.
This unit focuses on the course and key events of the First World War, from its outbreak in 1914 until the Armistice was signed in 1918.
This unit focuses on the USA between the world wars, examining the economic, social and political changes that took place between 1919 and 1941.
America, 1840-1895: Expansion and Consolidation, is a period study that investigates two aspects of the history of the United States in the second half of the nineteenth century. 'Expansion' explores the move westwards by settlers and pioneers, and the ensuing conflicts with Native American peoples. 'Consolidation' refers to the forging of the United States as a nation, through its political and economic growth. You will study a range of significant events, people and situations, which shaped the United States throughout this period.
America 1920-1973: Opportunity and inequality is a period study that focuses on the development of the USA over the course of around fifty years. The course covers the inequality in America, with segregation and poverty, and also the opportunity, with economic success, consumerism and entertainment. You will study the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of America in this period, and the role of key individuals and groups in shaping the USA.
Britain: Health and the people: c1000 to the present day, is a thematic study that looks at the change and continuity of medicine through British history. You look at the main people, events and developments, as well as the significant features of the different ages, from medieval to modern times.
Migration, empires and the people, c.790 to the present day, is a thematic study. The course focuses on key events in British history and how they have affected Britain's position in the world, and migration to and from Britain. You will study key events, key individuals, and the ideas that have contributed to the rise and fall of the Britain Empire, and shaped the Britain we know today.
Power and the people 1170 to the present day is a thematic study. The course focuses on key events in British history and how they have affected the relationship between the government, the monarchy and the citizen. You will study key events, key individuals and the ideas that have contributed to the development of the Britain we know today.
Conflict and Tension between East and West 1945-1972 is a wider world depth study that investigates international relations. The course focuses on the causes and course of the Cold War. It considers why the conflict occurred, as well as how it developed into a global conflict over the following quarter of a century.
Conflict and Tension in Asia, 1950 - 1975 is a wider world depth study that investigates international relations. The course focuses on the causes and course of the Cold War in Asia. It considers why conflict occurred in this region, as well as how it developed, and why it proved difficult to find a resolution to the tensions. The course examines the roles of key individuals and groups in influencing change, and how they were impacted by international affairs.
Conflict and Tension 1894-1914: the First World War is a wider world depth study that investigates international relations. The course focuses on the causes and course of the First World War. It considers how and why the conflict occurred, as well as why it lasted so long.
Conflict and Tension 1918-1939 is an AQA wider world depth study that investigates international relations. The course focuses on what caused the Second World War. It considers how and why the war happened, and why it was so challenging to find resolutions to the issues which caused it. You will study the roles of key individuals and groups in influencing change, and how they were affected by and shaped by international affairs.
Elizabethan England 1586-1603 is split into 4 key enquiries: Elizabeth's court and Parliament, life in Elizabethan times, roubles abroad and at home, and the historic environment.
Germany 1890-1945: Democracy and Dictatorship, is a period study that investigates Germany's journey from an Imperial power to a democracy, and then investigates how it was transformed into a dictatorship. The course focuses on the relatively new German Empire and its early problems, culminating in the First World War. The course also investigates the origins of the Weimar Republic, its challenges, and how it sought to overcome those challenges. You will study a range of significant events, people and situations, which shaped the German landscape throughout this tumultuous time period, and you will look at the significant shifts in German society from internal and external pressures.
Norman England, 1066-c.1100 is a British depth study that investigates how England changed and developed following the Norman Conquest in 1066. The course focuses on the period from 1066 to the years around the accession of Henry I in 1100. You will focus on crucial events during this period, and study the different social, cultural, political, economic and religious changes that occurred. You will also investigate a specific historical site in detail to examine the relationship between the site and events during this time period.
The Russia, 1894-1945: Tsardom and communism course is a period study. The course focuses on key events in the history of Russia during a chaotic half century and the development of communism through the period. You will study key events, key individuals and the social, economic, political and cultural impact of these changes.