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1. Case Study: Britain
Between 1750 and 1850 Britain became an industrialised country; the lives of people changed dramatically during this period which is known as the ‘industrial revolution’. Until 1750, the population in...
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c. The social impact of industrialization
What was the impact of Urbanization? How did factories impact on working conditions? What measures did the government take to address conditions in the factories and mines? How did industrialisation impact...
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4. Hispanic Movement in the US (ATL)
This section examines the Hispanic American movement, the role of Cesar Chavez and the impact of immigration. Guiding questions: What was the impact of the Great Depression on Hispanic Americans? What...
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3. Nazi Germany Part II (1933 - 1939)
This page continues with content and activities on Hitler's policies in Germany 1933 to 1939. For Hitler's consolidation of power and policies towards youth, workers and women go to the previous page:...
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3. Hitler: Aims and impact of policies
This page examines the economic, political, social and cultural policies pursued by the Nazis - looking at the extent to which these policies were successful in fulfilling Nazi goals in these areas....
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1. Hitler: Emergence of Germany as an authoritarian state
Although the long-term weaknesses of the Weimar Republic, established in 1919, are important for explaining the rise of Hitler, it was the impact of the Great Depression that provided the Nazi Party...
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2. The Nanjing decade (1927 - 1937)
The Nanjing Decade was a relatively stable period during which China was ruled by Jiang Jieshi, Sun Yixian's successor. However, many challenges remained and there was only limited success in creating...
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5. Counter-culture in the US
On this page you will find activities related to the development of a counter-culture movement in the US. Guiding questions: What was the ‘counter culture’ that emerged in the 1960s? Why did a counter...
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3. Mao: Aims and results of policies Free
The CCP made many changes to the lives of ordinary Chinese; the rights of women and access to education were improved and campaigns were undertaken to improve public health. However the Great Leap Forward...
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a. Causes of Industrialisation
From the mid 18th Century to the end of the 19th Century, Britain underwent a dramatic economic revolution; this was due to several key factors which worked together to make Britain the first country...