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AS & A2 History Courses: Early Modern & Modern Britain, Russia, and Italy

Study the reigns of James I and Charles I, Peter the Great of Russia, tsarist Russia, Mussolini's Italy, British state & people, and more. Includes coursework.

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AS & A2 History Courses: Early Modern & Modern Britain, Russia, and Italy

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  1. AS & A2 History at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

  2. There are 2 separate A level courses. Early Modern History C17th Britain & Russia James I & Charles I, 1603-42 Peter the Great, 1682-1725 British Monarchy, 1642-1689 Modern History C19th & C20th Britain, Russia & Italy Tsarist Russia, 1855 – 1917 Mussolini’s Italy, 1922-45 British State & People, 1865-1915 Both courses include Coursework at A2

  3. AS Early Modern History Unit 1 Britain, 1603 -42 This focuses on the reigns of James I and Charles I the Early Stuart Kings. In particular you will study why the relationship between the Kings and Parliament deteriorated to the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642

  4. Why did Catholic plotters try to blow up King James I in 1605 ?

  5. Why did Charles I quarrel with parliament ?

  6. Why did the English Civil War break out in 1642 ?

  7. AS Early Modern History Unit 2 Peter the Great of Russia, 1682 -1725 What were the problems facing Russia during the reign of Peter the Great ? What were his motives & achievements and the consequences for Russia.

  8. What were the results of the Grand Embassy ?

  9. How did Peter modernise Russia ?

  10. How successful was Peter’s foreign policy ?

  11. AS Modern History Unit 1 Tsarist Russia, 1855 - 1917 You will study the last three Tsars, Alexander II, Alexander III and Nicholas II. How did they react to the changes taking place in Russia ? Why was the monarchy overthrown by Revolutions in 1917 ?

  12. Why were the Russian serfs freed ?

  13. How did Alexander III rule Russia ?

  14. Why were there two revolutions in Russia in 1917 ?

  15. AS Modern History Unit 2 Mussolini’s Italy, 1922-45 How and why did the Fascists come to power in Italy after the First World War ? What were their ideas and how did they affect the government, economy, society and relations with other countries ?

  16. How and why did the Fascists come to power in 1922 ?

  17. How did the Fascists change Italy, 1922-1945 ?

  18. Why did Italy ally with Nazi Germany in the 1930s ?

  19. A2 Early Modern History British Monarchy, 1642-89 Why was Charles I executed in 1649 ? How successful was Cromwell as Lord Protector, 1653-58 ? Why was the Stuart monarchy restored ? What were the reasons for the ‘Glorious revolution’ 1688 ?

  20. Why was Charles I executed in 1649 ?

  21. How successful was Cromwell as Lord Protector ?

  22. What was the Glorious Revolution, 1688 ?

  23. A2 Modern History British State and People , 1865-1915 Focuses on the growth of democratic government in Britain and the impact on political parties and their policies. Examines the roles of key political figures and ideas such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism and nationalism.

  24. Why were Gladstone and Disraeli such bitter political rivals ?

  25. Why were more men allowed to vote in 1884 ?

  26. What was the Irish Question ?

  27. A2 Early Modern & Modern History Unit 4 in both courses is Coursework. A personal investigation based on supervised research of 4000 words.

  28. You can choose your own topic of investigation.It must not be a topic you have already studied at AS or A2.It must be set within the context of at least 100 years.

  29. Unit 4 Coursework Suggested topics The Tudors, 1485 -1603

  30. The French Revolution, 1700-1800

  31. Germany, 1848-1948

  32. The rise & fall of the British Empire, 1870-1970

  33. Social History – women, poverty, health ...

  34. US Foreign Policy in C20th

  35. For both Year 12 & Year 13Organises weekly illustrated lectures & discussions about topics chosen, researched & presented by the students.Excellent preparation for University. Historical Research Group

  36. Historical Research Group This year’s talks have included .... Lady Jane Grey

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