What will I study in A Level History?
The course covers three distinct periods in History. The three topics allow the pupils to gain an understanding of the importance of religion and power in early modern Britain, how Communism was able to take hold in Russia and its importance in twentieth century history and explore the development of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. By studying history, you learn about influential people and events in the past that have shaped the world in important ways.
1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of the Monarchy, 1603–1702
Lower Sixth - Part one: Absolutism challenged: Britain, 1603–1649
- Monarchs and Parliaments, 1603–1629
- Revolution, 1629–1649
Upper Sixth - Part two: Monarchy restored and restrained: Britain, 1649–1702
- From Republic to restored and limited monarchy, 1649–1678
- The establishment of constitutional monarchy, 1678–1702
40% of A Level – 2hr 30min Examination in Upper Sixth
There are two sections to the examination – Section A examines historical interpretations and Section B is two essay questions from a choice of three
2N Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953
Lower Sixth - Part one: The Russian Revolution and the Rise of Stalin, 1917–1929
- Dissent and Revolution, 1917
- Bolshevik consolidation, 1918–1924
- Stalin’s rise to power, 1924–1929
Upper Sixth - Part two: Stalin’s Rule, 1929–1953
- Economy and society, 1929–1941
- Stalinism, politics and control, 1929–1941
- The Great Patriotic War and Stalin’s Dictatorship, 1941–1953
40% of A Level – 2hr 30min Examination in Upper Sixth
There are two sections to the examination –Section A examines sources contemporary to the period and Section B is two essay questions from a choice of three