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8: The French Revolution and Napoleon I (1774–1815)
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8: The French Revolution and Napoleon I (1774–1815) Free

This section covers the French Revolution starting with its origins in the 1780s and then  the amazing events of 1789 through to the terror and ultimately the rule of Napoleon. The social, economic, political...

05 November 2021
1.4 Conflict and displacement
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This focused study examines how two major conflicts  - the Second World War and the Indochina Wars, led to the displacement of millions of people.  You will investigate how in each case displacement was...

09 February 2026
Topic 15: Cold War conflicts in Asia
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Topic 15: Cold War conflicts in Asia Free

This section looks at the impact of the Cold War on Asia. There is a lot of overlap with this topic for Paper 3 and the Superpower rivalry topic for paper 2 Specifically this topic covers the following...

16 July 2021
Paper 2: The Thematic Studies
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For Paper 2, you will be studying ONE Thematic Study.  Within your Thematic Study, you will cover a range of examples from different regions. See the Thematic Study options below and examples for each...

14 May 2026
3. The Chivalrous Warrior: Personality, Perspectives and Leadership
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3. The Chivalrous Warrior: Personality, Perspectives and Leadership

  On this page, you will find primary and secondary literature on the personality of Richard I as well as the different perspectives on his character and leadership qualities.  Guiding Questions: Think...

15 July 2018
PS3: The Move to Global War
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This topic examines how the actions of three countries in two different regions contributed to the 'move to global war' in the 1930s. Students will look at Japanese expansionism and then German and Italian...

14 October 2025
Case Study Topic 03: Tamerlane
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Case Study Topic 03: Tamerlane

Medieval Ruler 1: Tamerlane This page presents an overview of the rise and impact of the Turco-Mongol emperor Timur (Tamerlane) - the founder of the Timurid empire stretching across Persia and central...

07 July 2018
Case Study: Vietnam War (ATL)
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Case Study: The Vietnam War The Vietnam War was a conflict saw American military might pitched against the guerilla tactics of the Vietnamese. The conflict was to have a devastating impact on Vietnam...

24 January 2024
1. England 1150-1220
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1. England 1150-1220

Guiding Questions: What was life like in Medieval England? What was the feudal system and its effect on life in England? What was the government like in medieval England? How does the life and governance...

15 July 2018
6. The Fourth Crusade (ATL)
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6. The Fourth Crusade (ATL)

The Fourth Crusade This page contains some ATL activities on the Fourth crusades ranging from its causes, immediate consequences and long-term impact. ATL: Research and Thinking Critically Fourth Crusade:...

05 March 2025
1. Causes of the Crusades (ATL)
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1. Causes of the Crusades (ATL)

ATL: Causes of the Crusades In this page, you will find a variety of different activities and tasks to complete on the causes and motives behind the crusades. When it comes to these activities, think...

05 March 2025
Case Study: Cuban Revolution (ATL)
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Case Study: Cuban Revolution (ATL)

The Cuban Revolution was the armed uprising in Cuba that overthrew the government of Fulgencio Batista on January 1, 1959. The leader of this Revolution was Fidel Castro and he established a new government...

13 December 2023

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