History

Course summary

A good foundation for any future is the understanding of what happened in our past. This course takes you through over 250 years’ worth of humanity, with that depth of knowledge you are sure to put your distinct mark on history. Unit 1: Britain, 1625-1701 Conflict, revolution and settlement - This is one of the most turbulent eras of Britain’s past. In this unit you will examine the execution of Charles I and the rule of Oliver Cromwell as England became a republic; religious upheaval and social change that would mark Britain’s History forever. Unit 2: Russia in Revolution, 1894-1924 - In this unit, you will discover how the largest country in the world was transformed through three revolutions. The execution of a whole royal family, Rasputin, and the making of a communist country, make this a captivating unit. Unit 3: Civil Rights and Race Relations in the USA 1850-2009 - From the onset of the Civil War to the inauguration of Barack Obama, in this unit, you will study the long struggle for equality. This course will help you understand the journey of race relations between black and white Americans, we will be looking at not just civil rights but other social changes and asking has true equality has been achieved. Unit 4: Coursework – The Extent to which the Holocaust was part of a long term plan - The Holocaust is regarded as one of the most devastating acts of genocide seen in the Modern World. In this unit, you will explore the extent to which this barbaric act was part of a long-term plan of Adolf Hitler’s. You will also examine how this issue has divided the opinions of Historians and decide where you stand.