History

Assessment

Component 1: Breadth study (40%) 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 The first part of the corresponding full A level option. This involves the study of significant historical developments over a period of around 50 years and associated historical interpretations. Written exam – 1 hour 30 minutes Component 2: Depth study (40%) 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 The first part of the corresponding full A level option. This involves the study in depth of a major historical change or development and associated primary evidence Written exam – 1 hour 30 minutes Component 3: Historical investigation (20%) A personal study based on a topic of the pupil’ s choice. This should take the form of a question in the context of approximately 100 years. It must not duplicate the content of options chosen for Components 1 and 2. The study is 3,000–3,500 words which is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA.