History

Assessment

This course is assessed using terminal examination and Non-Examined Assessment The Early Stuarts & the English Civil War: Written Examination 1 ½ Hours 25% 1x Source evaluation question, based on four sources 1x Essay question (from a choice of 2 questions) The American Revolution: Written Examination 1 Hour 15% 1x Essay question (similar to Assessment 1) 1x Shorter question, explaining the importance of two key events. A choice of questions is given. Civil Rights in the USA, 1865-1992: Written Examination 2 ½ Hours 40% 1x Historical Interpretation Question 2x Thematic Essays (from a choice of 3 questions) Independent Essay: Non-Examined Assessment, 20% You will choose a title from a list of questions that will extend your knowledge beyond Units 1 & 2. You will complete additional research to find primary sources and interpretations, using them to write a 3,000-4000 word essay. The essay will be completed in class & independently.