History

Course summary

Year 12 Students will study the Early Stuarts from 1603-1660. They will focus on the problems caused by religious divisions and the tensions between the Crown and Parliament. Analytical and evaluation skills are developed through the writing of essays and the critical evaluation of primary source material. Students will also study America 1803-90 focusing on the way westward expansion the and Civil War helped to forge the American nation. Year 13 Students will consolidate their understanding of the Early Stuarts whilst also completing a piece of independent research and writing a 3,000-4,000 word essay for their coursework. Students will also study the development of Civil Rights in the USA from 1865-1992. They will explore change and continuity in the experience of African Americans, Native Americans, Women, and Trade Union and Labour Rights.