In this fascinating subject, you will learn about some of the greatest personalities and most significant events of the past, why things happened and what significance they had. The course looks at a broad spectrum of historical topics including: (a) Evaluating how effectively the Tudors restored and developed the powers of the monarchy, (b) Assessing the extraordinary reign of Elizabeth I in England and her triumph against all odds, (c) Analysing the challenges faced by the USA at home and abroad as it emerged from WWII as superpower and (d) Exploring concepts, ideas and events such as anticommunism, social equality, the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War and their consequences for America. In addition, you will complete some independent research.
GCSE History Grade 5 and GCSE English Grade 5
40% - Component 1 : Breadth Study The Tudors: England 1485 - 1603 | 40% - Component 2 : Depth Study The American Dream: Reality and Illusion 1945 - 1980 | 20% - Component 3: Historical Investigation: An independent research study of 3000 words on a topic of your choice
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Combe Hay Lane, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 8PA |
In this fascinating subject, you will learn about some of the greatest personalities and most significant events of the past, why things happened and what significance they had. The course looks at a broad spectrum of historical topics including: (a) Evaluating how effectively the Tudors restored and developed the powers of the monarchy, (b) Assessing the extraordinary reign of Elizabeth I in England and her triumph against all odds, (c) Analysing the challenges faced by the USA at home and abroad as it emerged from WWII as superpower and (d) Exploring concepts, ideas and events such as anticommunism, social equality, the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War and their consequences for America. In addition, you will complete some independent research.
GCSE History Grade 5 and GCSE English Grade 5
40% - Component 1 : Breadth Study The Tudors: England 1485 - 1603 | 40% - Component 2 : Depth Study The American Dream: Reality and Illusion 1945 - 1980 | 20% - Component 3: Historical Investigation: An independent research study of 3000 words on a topic of your choice