History

Course summary

Component 1: Breadth Study: 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy 1603– 1649. This option allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period through the following key questions: How far did the monarchy change under the Stuart kings? Why and with what results were there disputes over religion? How effective was the opposition to the policies of the monarch? How important was the role of key individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments? Component 2: Depth Study: 2K International Relations and Global Conflict 1890-1917. This option provides for the study in depth of a period in which political ambitions and rivalries between nations plunged the world into major wars. It develops concepts such as nationalism, militarism and the balance of power and encourages students to reflect on the causes of war and what makes international diplomacy succeed or fail. In Year 13 students will consolidate their knowledge of the two selected units and will extend the period of study for each component. • Component1: BreadthStudy:1DStuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy1649-1703. • Component 2: Depth Study: 2K: International Relations and Global Conflict 1917-1941. • Historical Investigation During Year 13 students will also complete an investigation, this is a non-examined assessment; this is a free choice of question from a specified period of study.