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Year 12 AS
Consists of two traditional exams.
British history is studied from 1906 – 1951 (25% of ‘A’ Level)
Content includes:- The social and Political reforms of the Liberal Governments up to 1914.
How the First World War resulted in a further expansion of the role of the state and in the role of women.
How the National Governments dealt with the economic crisis, mass unemployment and political extremism in the 1930’s.
The reasons for the 1945 Labour landslide election victory. The record of Attlee’s Government; the setting up of the welfare state and nationalisation
Chinese history is studied from 1946 – 1976 (25% of ‘A’ Level)
Coverage is focused on Chairman MAO and The Communist Party.
The reasons for the Communist Victory in the Civil War. Communist strengths and Nationalist weaknesses. Land reform and the emancipation of women. The effects of economic planning and the cultural revolution on China.
Year 13 (A2)
British History
Study continues from 1951 right up to 2007 (30% of ‘A’ Level)
Content includes:-
Post-war consensus. The Conservatives domination of Government 1951 – 1964 Immigration, social tension and industrial disputes. Britain’s declining imperial role and her eventual entry into the EEC in 1973. The Social and economic impacts of the ‘Thatcher Revolution’ : Privatisation, Council House sales and the Falklands War. New Labour under Blair: The reform of the Labour Party, the reasons for Labour’s victory in 1997. Britain’s role in Kossovo, Afghanistan and Iraq.
American History
Study is based upon Race Relations and Civil Rights (1860 – 1989) (20% of ‘A’ Level)
Students choose a personal study topic of their own choice which shows understanding of a development over 100 years (usually with a more focused study on the 1950’s and 60’s).
Using Primary documents, books, film and audio material. They focus on a specific question which requires them to write approximately 3500 words and provide a detailed answer with a clear judgement.
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