History

Course summary

Studying History will give you the opportunity to learn about dramatic moments that have changed the world. We tackle big questions and topics that will give you a deeper and wider understanding of all aspects of life such as politics, religion and culture. The course covers topics including the remarkable personalities of the five Tudor monarchs, the Nazi Party in Germany and the struggle of Black Americans to achievement of civil rights and equality. You will be required to complete an historical enquiry into the role of key individuals such as Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King and John F Kennedy and study turning points such as the end of slavery, bus boycotts and civil rights marches.