history
A LEVEL
Course Overview
Studying history will help you understand the significance of historical events, the role of individuals in history and the nature of change over time. History allows students to gain a deeper understanding of the past through political, social, economic and cultural perspectives. You will examine a breadth study and a depth study in addition to completing an historical enquiry.
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assessment method
There are two written examinations at A level, one for each main topic. These are each worth 40% of your grade. A 3,000-4,500 word historical investigation accounts for 20% of your mark.
Year 12 Units
The British Empire: Part 1
The High Water Mark of the British Empire, c1857–1914
The development of Imperialism, c1857– c1890
Imperial consolidation and Liberal rule, c1890–1914
The Birth of the USA: Part 1
The Origins of the American Revolution, c1760–1776
Britain and the American Colonies, 1760–1763
Enforcing the Colonial Relationship, 1763–1774
Ending the Colonial Relationship, 1774–1776
Year 13 Units
the british empire: part 2
Imperial Retreat 1914–1967
Imperialism challenged, 1914–1947
The winds of change, 1947–1967
the birth of the usa: part 2
Establishing the Nation 1776–1801
The War of Independence, 1776–1783
Founding the Republic, 1776–1789
Washington and Adams, 1789–1801
