Exam questions with marked exemplar answers for the Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941–91 Edexcel GCSE history. These exam question responses cover all the types of questions that could be asked in paper 2: period study. These questions include: • Explaining consequences • Explaining importance and significance • Writing a narrative account These responses will show you examples of how to structure your answers, as well as the amount of own knowledge, statistics and detail needed to get high marks. They are my own written answers with the same comments I received from my history teachers. I achieved a level 9 at GCSE for history. Search: missdarcey

Revision notes that summaries the Tehran, Yalta, Potsdam conferences for Edexcel GCSE history. These notes are part of ‘The origins of the Cold War, 1941–58’ topic from the Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941–91 period study option from Paper 2. These are the notes I created and used to obtain a level 9 for history at GCSEs. These notes cover: • Time of each conference • Which leaders were present • The relationship of the leaders at the time of each conference • Events and terms agreed at each conference • How each conference affected relations between the superpowers Uses: • Revision notes • Hand out notes for pupils • Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons • Self-teaching for home education Search: missdarcey

Exam questions with marked exemplar answers for Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88 Edexcel GCSE history. These exam question responses cover all the types of questions that could be asked in paper 2: British depth study. These questions include: • Describing features • Explaining why / Causation • Main reason essay These responses will show you examples of how to structure your answers, as well as the amount of own knowledge, statistics and detail needed to get high marks. They are my own written answers with the same comments I received from my history teachers. I achieved a level 9 at GCSE for history. Search: missdarcey

A detailed summary of Francis Drake and his significance within the Elizabethan period. This includes statistics and facts which can be used as own knowledge to gain high marks in exams. This is specifically tailored to Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88 Edexcel GCSE history specification. I achieved a level 9 at GCSE for history. Search: missdarcey

Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88 revision notes for Edexcel GCSE history. These revision notes include all of the knowledge and statistics you need to gain high marks in your exams. These are the notes I created and used to obtain a level 9 at GCSEs. The notes are 18 pages long. These notes cover: • Key topic 1: Queen, government and religion, 1558–69 • Key topic 2: Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad, 1569–88 • Key topic 3: Elizabethan society in the Age of Exploration, 1558–88 Uses: • Revision notes • Hand out notes for pupils • Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons • Self-teaching for home education Search: missdarcey

The Origins of the Republic, 1918-19 revision notes for Edexcel GCSE history. This topic is a part of key topic 1: The Weimar Republic 1918–29. These are the notes I created and used to obtain a level 9 at GCSEs. These notes cover: • The legacy of the First World War • The abdication of the Kaiser, the armistice and revolution • The setting up of the Weimar Republic • The strengths and weaknesses of the new Constitution Uses: • Revision notes • Hand out notes for pupils • Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons • Self-teaching for home education Search: missdarcey

A guide how to answer each question in paper 3: modern depth study for Edexcel GCSE history. These are the notes I created and used to obtain a level 9 at GCSEs. These notes include: • Information of each question on the paper (how they will be phrased, how many marks they are worth, how many sources or interpretation you are given) • How to answer each question to achieve top marks (how long to spend on each question, paragraph structure, tips) They can be used for any modern depth study option: • Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917–41 • Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918–39 • Mao’s China, 1945–76 • The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home and abroad Uses: • Revision notes • Hand out notes for pupils • Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons • Self-teaching for home education Search: missdarcey

Hitler’s Rise to Power, 1924-1933 revision notes for Edexcel GCSE history. These revision notes cover the entire key topic 2. These are the notes I created and used to obtain a level 9 at GCSEs. These notes cover: • Early development of the Nazi Party • The Munich Putsch and the lean years • The growth in support for the Nazis • How Hitler became Chancellor Uses: • Revision notes • Hand out notes for pupils • Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons • Self-teaching for home education Search: missdarcey

A research project about life in the trenches during WW1. This project includes: lots of information, statistics, analysed sources, quotes and statements, images and useful links for more information. Contents: • How trenches were designed and made • Food and rations soldiers ate • Health issues soldiers faced • Weapons used in WWI • Daily routines of the Trench The information can be used for teaching a range of classes since this content is also relevant to topics at GCSE and A level. Uses: • Information for revision notes • Hand out for pupils • Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons • Self-teaching for home education Search: missdarcey

A short summary of how the standards of living changed under the Nazis. This is specifically tailored to the Weimar and Nazi Germany Edexcel GCSE history specification. The summary covers different aspects: employment, wages, working hours, Labour Front, Strength Through Joy, the Volkswagen scam and the Beauty of Labour. It shows how each aspect was better/worse and for whom. Statistics that can be used as own knowledge in the exam have also been included. I achieved a level 9 at GCSE for history. Search: missdarcey

An easy-to-undertsand explanation of what caused Germany to experience hyperinflation in 1923. It includes statistics that can be used as own knowledge in the exam. This is specifically tailored to the Weimar and Nazi Germany Edexcel GCSE history specification. I achieved a level 9 at GCSE for history. Search: missdarcey

Exam questions with marked exemplar answers for Weimar and Nazi Germany Edexcel GCSE history. These exam question responses cover all the types of questions that could be asked in paper 3: modern depth study. These responses will show you examples of how to structure your answers, as well as the amount of own knowledge, statistics and detail needed to get high marks. They are my own written answers and I achieved a level 9 at GCSE for history. Search: missdarcey