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Y11: 4-2. Paper 2 Exam Preparation – II

Today we will look at typical Paper 2 exam questions, in preparation for your Paper 2 examination… We will: analyse exam questions analyse sources plan essay answers write essay answers Your homework for today was to revise the “Soviet Control over Eastern Europe” topic… 1. Giving evidence (when answering source questions) is crucially important… BelowContinue reading “Y11: 4-2. Paper 2 Exam Preparation – II”

Y11: 4-1. Paper 2 Exam Preparation – I

Today we will look at typical Paper 2 exam questions, in preparation for your Paper 2 examination… We will: analyse exam questions analyse sources plan essay answers write essay answers Your homework for today was to revise the “Soviet Control over Eastern Europe” topic… 1. Paper 2 is a 2-hour exam paper with 6 questionsContinue reading “Y11: 4-1. Paper 2 Exam Preparation – I”

Y8: 3-1. Reformation – Introduction

Year 8 Today you are going to start with the topic on The Reformation… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. If you have completed this task… Task 7 on p.25. 2. The Renaissance brought many changes – one of whom involved religious changes – the so-called Reformation. 3. We will first familiarize ourselves withContinue reading “Y8: 3-1. Reformation – Introduction”

Y10: 3-10. End of Stalin

Today we will conclude our study on Stalin’s Russia. We will look specifically at: 1. Let’s see what people thought of Stalin. 2. Here are some modern day opinions (of Russian people) on Stalin’s reign. Russia marks Stalin anniversary. (2:53 minutes long) What do Russians think of Stalin? – BBC News. (3:04 minutes long) 3.Continue reading “Y10: 3-10. End of Stalin”

Y11: Cold War – Resources

-1- Who was to blame for the Cold War? You need the following textbook information for this topic: (Unfortunately this book is out of print – hence the online version.) -2- How effectively did the United States contain the spread of Communism? You need the following textbook information for this topic: (Unfortunately this book isContinue reading “Y11: Cold War – Resources”

Y11: 3-18. The Gulf War (1990-1991)

(WHY DID EVENTS IN THE GULF MATTER, c.1970-2000?) This Post is under construction… Today we are going to look at: The causes, course and consequences of the Gulf War, 1990–1991. It has now been confirmed that all GCSE and A’ level exams have been cancelled. The Exam Boards are in the process of drawing upContinue reading “Y11: 3-18. The Gulf War (1990-1991)”

Y11: 3-17. Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988)

(WHY DID EVENTS IN THE GULF MATTER, c.1970-2000?) This Post is under construction… Today we are going to look at: The causes and consequences of the Iran–Iraq War (1980–1988) & Western involvement in the war. It has now been confirmed that all GCSE and A’ level exams have been cancelled. The Exam Boards are inContinue reading “Y11: 3-17. Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988)”

Y11: 3-14. Gorbachev & the collapse of Communism

(HOW SECURE WAS THE USSR’s CONTROL OVER EASTERN EUROPE, 1948-c.1989?) Today we are going to look at: Gorbachev and the collapse of Soviet control over Eastern Europe. You need the following textbook information for this topic: (Unfortunately this book is out of print – hence the online version.) 1. REVISION: There was a period ofContinue reading “Y11: 3-14. Gorbachev & the collapse of Communism”

Y11: 3-13. “Solidarity”

(HOW SECURE WAS THE USSR’s CONTROL OVER EASTERN EUROPE, 1948-c.1989?) Today we are going to look at: ‘Solidarity’ in Poland. You need the following textbook information for this topic: (Unfortunately this book is out of print – hence the online version.) 1. The 1970 marked a period of relaxation in the Cold War. This isContinue reading “Y11: 3-13. “Solidarity””

Y11: 3-12. The Berlin Wall

(HOW SECURE WAS THE USSR’s CONTROL OVER EASTERN EUROPE, 1948-c.1989?) Today we are going to look at: The Berlin Wall. You need the following textbook information for this topic: (Unfortunately this book is out of print – hence the online version.) 1. In the early hours of 13 August 1961 Soviet “shock-workers” closed the borderContinue reading “Y11: 3-12. The Berlin Wall”

Y11: 3-11. Czechoslovakia (1968)

(HOW SECURE WAS THE USSR’s CONTROL OVER EASTERN EUROPE, 1948-c.1989?) Today we are going to look at: Resistance to Soviet power in Czechoslovakia (1968). You need the following textbook information for this topic: (Unfortunately this book is out of print – hence the online version.) 1. What happened? Soviet Control – background… Czech-Leadership: Novotny DubcekContinue reading “Y11: 3-11. Czechoslovakia (1968)”

Y11: 3-10. Hungary (1956)

(HOW SECURE WAS THE USSR’s CONTROL OVER EASTERN EUROPE, 1948-c.1989?) Today we are going to look at: Resistance to Soviet power in Hungary (1956). You need the following textbook information for this topic: (Unfortunately this book is out of print – hence the online version.) 1. USSR’s control over Eastern Europe – Introduction. (8:00 minutesContinue reading “Y11: 3-10. Hungary (1956)”

Y11: 3-9. Case Study III – Korea

(HOW EFFECTIVELY DID THE UNITED STATES CONTAIN THE SPREAD OF COMMUNISM?) This Post is under construction… You need the following textbook information for this topic: (Unfortunately this book is out of print – hence the online version.) Today we are going to look at: American reactions to North Korea’s invasion of South Korea, involvement ofContinue reading “Y11: 3-9. Case Study III – Korea”

Y11: 3-8. Case Study II – Vietnam

(HOW EFFECTIVELY DID THE UNITED STATES CONTAIN THE SPREAD OF COMMUNISM?) This Post is under construction… You need the following textbook information for this topic: (Unfortunately this book is out of print – hence the online version.) Today we are going to look at: American involvement in the Vietnam War, e.g. reasons for involvement, tactics/strategy,Continue reading “Y11: 3-8. Case Study II – Vietnam”

Y11: 3-7. Case Study I – Cuba

(HOW EFFECTIVELY DID THE UNITED STATES CONTAIN THE SPREAD OF COMMUNISM?) This Post is under construction… You need the following textbook information for this topic: (Unfortunately this book is out of print – hence the online version.) Today we are going to look at: American reactions to the Cuban revolution, including the missile crisis andContinue reading “Y11: 3-7. Case Study I – Cuba”

Y11: 3-6. Containment

(HOW EFFECTIVELY DID THE UNITED STATES CONTAIN THE SPREAD OF COMMUNISM?) This Post is under construction… You need the following textbook information for this topic: (Unfortunately this book is out of print – hence the online version.) Today we are going to look at: Containment and some events of the Cold War It has nowContinue reading “Y11: 3-6. Containment”

Y11: 3-3. Soviet Expansion into Eastern Europe

(WHO WAS TO BLAME FOR THE COLD WAR?) This Post is under construction… Mason Notes You need the following textbook information for this topic: (Unfortunately this book is out of print – hence the online version.) Today we are going to look at: Soviet expansion into Eastern Europe to 1948, and American reactions to it.Continue reading “Y11: 3-3. Soviet Expansion into Eastern Europe”

Y11: 3-2. Origins of the Cold War

(WHO WAS TO BLAME FOR THE COLD WAR?) This Post is under construction… You need the following textbook information for this topic: (Unfortunately this book is out of print – hence the online version.) Today we are going to look at: The Origins of the Cold War & The 1945 summit conferences and the breakdownContinue reading “Y11: 3-2. Origins of the Cold War”

Y11: 3-1. What was the Cold War?

(AN INTRODUCTION) What was the Cold War? The fought each other’s allies. They helped their allies to fight each other. They gave help to opposing sides in civil wars. The USA used armed force to get rid of pro-Soviet governments. The USSR used armed force to enforce pro-Soviet governments. More characteristics of the Cold War:Continue reading “Y11: 3-1. What was the Cold War?”

Y11: How secure was the USSR’s control over Eastern Europe, 1948-c.1989?

You will learn the following about how secure the USSR’s control over Eastern Europe was: The following Cold War Lessons are relevant to this topic: INTRODUCTION: Lesson 1. What was the Cold War? Lesson 2. Origins of the Cold War. Lesson 3. Soviet Expansion into Eastern Europe. AND: Lesson 10. Hungary (1956). Lesson 11. CzechoslovakiaContinue reading “Y11: How secure was the USSR’s control over Eastern Europe, 1948-c.1989?”

Y11: How effectively did the United States contain the spread of Communism?

You will learn the following about how effectively the United States contained the spread of Communism: The following Cold War Lessons are relevant to this topic: INTRODUCTION: Lesson 1. What was the Cold War? Lesson 2. Origins of the Cold War. Lesson 3. Soviet Expansion into Eastern Europe. AND: Lesson 6. Containment. Lesson 7. CaseContinue reading “Y11: How effectively did the United States contain the spread of Communism?”

Y11: Who was to blame for the Cold War?

You will learn the following about who was to blame for the Cold War: The following Cold War Lessons are relevant to this topic: Lesson 1. What was the Cold War? Lesson 2. Origins of the Cold War. Lesson 3. Soviet Expansion into Eastern Europe. Lesson 4. Berlin Blockade. Lesson 5. NATO & the WarsawContinue reading “Y11: Who was to blame for the Cold War?”

Y11: 5. Mock Exam Preparation VI

Today we will continue our exam preparation lessons… We will: Your homework for today was to revise all topics… 1. You will now work on a few more Paper 1 exam question on the Road to War: INSTRUCTIONS: Question 1 In which ways did Germany break the Treaty of Versailles in the period 1935-1938? (4)Continue reading “Y11: 5. Mock Exam Preparation VI”

Y11: 5. Mock Exam Preparation V

Today we will continue our exam preparation lessons… We will: Your homework for today was to revise all topics… 1. You will now work on a few more Paper 1 exam question on the Post War Peace Treaties: INSTRUCTIONS: Question 1 Question 2 2. How did the “Big Three” feel about the Treaty of Versailles?Continue reading “Y11: 5. Mock Exam Preparation V”