History

Course summary

You will study the following units: - Britain Transformed, 1918-97 including - - A changing political and economic environment, 1918-79 - Creating a welfare state, 1918-79 - Society in transition 1918-79 - Changing quality of life 1918-79 - What impact did Thatcher's governments (1979-90) have on Britain 1979-97 - American History 1955 - 1992 - conformity and challenge - - Affluence and conformity, 1955-63 - Protest and Reaction, 1963-72 - Social and political change, 1973-80 - Republican dominance and its opponents, 1981-92 - The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1500-c1750 - Aspects in breadth: Challenges to the witch craze, c1580-c1750 - Aspects in depth: Persecuting witches c1590-c1693 - The Causes of the Cold War You will work with primary sources in all units of this A Level to develop your skills as a conscientious Historian. There may be the opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament, Churchill War Rooms and the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic to develop your understanding of the past through real experiences