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Welcome to RA Resources. I have an extended range of fully resourced, high quality History lessons for KS2, KS3 and GCSE aimed at schools, tutors and home learning. Having taught History abroad and then in Cornwall for 20 years, these lessons reflect my creativity and teaching experience. Please feel free to email me with any enquiries about the resources on offer. You can keep up to date with my latest published lessons using the Facebook link in my shop.

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Welcome to RA Resources. I have an extended range of fully resourced, high quality History lessons for KS2, KS3 and GCSE aimed at schools, tutors and home learning. Having taught History abroad and then in Cornwall for 20 years, these lessons reflect my creativity and teaching experience. Please feel free to email me with any enquiries about the resources on offer. You can keep up to date with my latest published lessons using the Facebook link in my shop.
GCSE History (Edexcel) Paper 3 USA Conflict at Home & Abroad Revision Resources Pack
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GCSE History (Edexcel) Paper 3 USA Conflict at Home & Abroad Revision Resources Pack

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These resources have been designed to be used to help students revise all of the main topics included in The USA, 1954-75: Conflict at Home and Abroad. Each resources is an A4 Power Point and where appropriate, the answers are given in the ‘notes’ section of each slide. This pack includes: 1: Civil Rights and Race Relations Timeline Fill Activity 2: Vietnam War Timeline Fill Activity 3: Civil Rights Key Individuals Match Up Task 4: Vietnam War Key Individuals Match Up Task 5: Civil Rights Groups Match Up Activity 6: Vietnam War Groups Match Up Activity 7: Civil Rights Key Events Summery Sheet 8: Vietnam War Key Events Summery Sheet 9: Vietcong Tactics Knowledge Organiser 10: Civil Rights Key Term Glossary Fill (x2 sheets) 11: Vietnam War Key Term Glossary Fill (x2 sheets) 12: Statistics Quiz 13: Exam Practice ‘Explain why’ task 14: Event Organiser Sheet (more suitable for lower ability) 15: The role of US President in Civil Rights and Vietnam 16: Civil Rights Knowledge Checker (taken directly from the specification) 17: Vietnam War Knowledge Checker (taken directly from the specification) Please note that all images (clipart/icons/photos) used in these resources are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise stated in the notes. I also have a useful timeline for this topic which can be used as a display or revision tool which can be found: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12833291
GCSE History Edexcel: The USA Home & Abroad Unit 1 BUNDLE
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GCSE History Edexcel: The USA Home & Abroad Unit 1 BUNDLE

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This bundle provides you with the first 8 lessons needed to teach the topic USA Home & Abroad. It has a focus on the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s. The lessons included in this bundle all include facts sheets based on the Edexcel specification which means no other resources/text books will be needed. Lesson 1: Discrimination and Racism in the 1950s Lesson 2: The work of civil rights organisations such as CORE and NAACP Lesson 3: The Brown vs. Topeka Case (1954) Lesson 4: The events at Little Rock High School (1957) Lesson 5: The causes and events of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott Lesson 6: The Impact, Court Case and Consequences of the Montgomery Bus Boycott Lesson 7: The Civil Rights Act (1957) and SCLC Lesson 8: Opposition to Civil Rights and the murder of Emmett Till
KS3 British History: Explaining the Growth of the British Empire c.1700 - c.1900
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KS3 British History: Explaining the Growth of the British Empire c.1700 - c.1900

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In this lesson, students will be able to define what the British Empire was and then explain why the British Empire expanded in the years c.1700-c.1900. As always, the lesson includes a wide range of activities, printable resources and engaging background knowledge to help students explain the growth of the British Empire. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson learning aims and progress Slide 3: Lesson Warm Up – The definition of the term ‘Empire’ Slide 4: Starter Task – The British Empire by c.1900 – identify part of the British empire using the map Slide 5: Background information – The growth of the British Empire. Slide 6: Think & discuss question based on the phrase ‘ An empire one which the sun never sets’. Slide 7: Activity 1 – Discussion and diagram based on the advantages Britain would gain having an empire. Slide 8: Activity 2 – Match the historical interpretation about the British Empire to the reason for its growth Slide 9: Activity 2 printable resource Slide 10: Activity 2 answers Slide 11: Three useful documentary clips about the growth of the British empire Slide 12: Activity 3 - instructions Slide 13: Activity 3 - printable worksheet (older/higher ability) Slide 14: Activity 3 - printable worksheet (younger/lower ability) Slide 15: Activity 4 - printable question sheet Slide 16: Activity 5 – Extended historical writing task Slide 17: Activity 5 – Model PEE paragraph Slide 18: Challenge questions Slide 19: Learning Review Quiz with answers I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this as feedback is highly valued. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. Thank you.
KS3 History: The Triple Alliance & Triple Entente - Causes of the First World War
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KS3 History: The Triple Alliance & Triple Entente - Causes of the First World War

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In this lesson, students will be able to learn about the creation of the two military alliances in Europe by 1914. Students will understand why the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente were formed, the theory behind the military alliances acting as a deterrent and finally the idea behind the domino effect. Students will also consider the geographical and strategic impact of the alliances. This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims Slide 3: As you come in warmup activity – what causes war? Slide 4: Starter Task: What is an alliance and why might countries form an alliance? Slide 5: Image/map led background information about Europe by 1914. Slide 6-7: Image/map led background information about the creation of the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. Slide 8-9: Activity 1: Creating a map of the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. Printable maps included. Side 10: Learning Pit-Stop – The Domino Theory. Slide 11: Activity 2: The geographical and strategic impact of the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. Slide 12: Follow up challenge questions Slide 13-15: Learning Review 1: Filling in the missing terms, with printable resources included. Slide 16: Learning Review 2 activity Slide 17: A copy of the map used which can be edited I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this as feedback is highly valued. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain UNIT 3 Bundle 18th & 19th Century
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GCSE History Edexcel: Medicine in Britain UNIT 3 Bundle 18th & 19th Century

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This bundle includes all the lessons, resources and fact sheets you will need to teach Edexcel GCSE History Medicine in Britain. The lessons cover the period 18th and 19th century which forms Unit 3 of the course. Lesson 17 - The key individuals of the 18th & 19th century. Lesson 18 - Pasteur’s Germ Theory Lesson 19 - Robert Koch & his study of microbes Lesson 20 - The work of Florence Nightingale Lesson 21 - Improved hospital care Lesson 22 - James Simpson & Anaesthetics/Chloroform Lesson 23 - Joseph Lister & Antiseptics Lesson 24 - The 1875 Public Health Act Lesson 25 -Edward Jenner and Smallpox Vaccination Lesson 26 -Cholera in London 1854 Lesson 27 - Explaining the developments of the 18th & 19th century.
GCSE History Edexcel: The USA Home & Abroad Unit 3 BUNDLE Vietnam
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GCSE History Edexcel: The USA Home & Abroad Unit 3 BUNDLE Vietnam

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This is the bundle for Unit 3 of Edexcel’s USA Home & Abroad (Paper 3 topic). It includes the following lessons: Lesson 17 - The origins of the Vietnam War Lesson 18 - Eisenhower and Increasing Involvement in Vietnam Lesson 19 - Kennedy and the Strategic Hamlet Program Lesson 20 - Johnson and the Gulf of Tonkin Incident Lesson 21 - The guerrilla tactics of the Vietcong Lesson 22 - The military tactics of the USA Lesson 23 - The Tet Offensive Lesson 24 - The Nixon Doctrine, Vietnamisation, Cambodia, Laos, Easter Offensive & Operation Linebacker Lesson 25 - Reasons for the failure of Vietnamisation All other bundles available on TES https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12850932 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12840808
KS3 KS2 Tudor History: Does Mary I deserve the nickname 'Bloody Mary'?
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KS3 KS2 Tudor History: Does Mary I deserve the nickname 'Bloody Mary'?

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In this lesson, students have the opportunity to use a range of historical sources and the views of historians to decide how far Queen Mary I of England deserved the nickname ‘Bloody Mary’. The lesson includes: A range of starter and learning review tasks Engaging background information about the reign of Mary I A link to a great ‘Bloody Britain’ documentary about Mary I with a worksheet for students to complete while they watch A Source sheet gives a variety of written and visual opinions about Mary I An opportunity for students to complete their own summary about their view UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
GCSE History  Anglo-Saxon and Norman England: Society (Lesson 1)
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GCSE History Anglo-Saxon and Norman England: Society (Lesson 1)

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If you enjoy this lesson, please be kind enough to leave a review. This lesson is heavily discounted so you can get a flavour of the lessons to follow. GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: ANGLO-SAXON AND NORMAN ENGLAND (1060-88) LESSON 1: Features of Anglo-Saxon society/social structure. This is the first lesson for the unit. **Slide 1: **Learning Aim - To describe features of Anglo-Saxon Society **Slide 2: **GCSE Grade outcomes for the lesson. Slide 3: Starter Task - True or False - Students to see what they already know about Anglo-Saxon England. Slide 4: Starter Task - True or False answers revealed with false answers corrected in the notes. Slide 5-7: Basic background information about the Anglo-Saxon period including maps of where migrants came from before 1060. **Slide 8: **Students to see if they can order the various social groups in terms of order of power and importance. **Slide 9: **An instruction sheet for the white board with the task of drawing a triangular hierarchy and describing each social group and their role in society. Extension questions also included on this slide. Slide 10: A differentiated and printable worksheet for students to write the social groups on to. This also includes a filling in the missing terms task with missing words displayed below. **Slide 11: **An introduction to the ‘Describe two features of’ question with instructions of what to do. **Slide 12: **Two example features have been written. Students have to decide which response is worth more and why. Slide 13: Printable exam question sheet for students to write their own answer on. This is set out like the exam paper. There are two on the sheet. Slide 14: A recap/plenary slide with activities. Slide 15: A fact sheet for the lesson. This can be used in place of or alongside your chosen text book. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and cartoon images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. At times, the images I have wanted to use have been restricted and so you may wish to use your own. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources. Please contact me in person if you see any errors.
GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Unit 1 - 10 lesson bundle
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GCSE History Edexcel - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: Unit 1 - 10 lesson bundle

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This bundle contains the first lessons for Edexcel’s Anglo-Saxon and Norman England. Lesson 1: Anglo Saxon society and introduction to this unit. Lesson 2: The power of the Anglo-Saxon monarchy. Lesson 3: How Anglo-Saxon England was governed and controlled. Lesson 4: Anglo-Saxon Economy and Religion. Lesson 5: The House of Godwin and Harold’s embassy to Normandy. Lesson 6: The rising against Tostig in Northumbria. Lesson 7: The claims to the English throne. Lesson 8: The battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge. Lesson 9: The events and armies of the Battle of Hastings. Lesson 10: Explaining why William won at the Battle of Hastings.
GCSE History Edexcel Crime and Punishment Unit 3 Bundle
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GCSE History Edexcel Crime and Punishment Unit 3 Bundle

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This bundle includes all of the lessons and teaching materials you will need to cover the 18th and 19th century, Crime and Punishment Unit 3. Lesson 15: New and old definitions of crime Lesson 16: The Tolpuddle Martyrs Lesson 17: The Bow Street Runners and the development of the police Lesson 18:The end of public execution and transportation Lesson 19: Prison growth and reform Lesson 20: Case Study - Pentonville Prison Lesson 21: Case Study - Robert Peel
GCSE History Edexcel: The USA Home & Abroad Unit 4 BUNDLE Vietnam
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GCSE History Edexcel: The USA Home & Abroad Unit 4 BUNDLE Vietnam

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This bundle is for the final unit of Paper 3 USA: Home & Abroad. The bundle contains all the lessons and resources you will need to teach the unit without the need for any other resources. The bundle contains: Lesson 26: Why was there opposition to the Vietnam War? Lesson 27: Why was there support for the Vietnam War? Lesson 28: The Paris Peace Accords (1973) and the Fall of Saigon (1975) Lesson 29: The Impact of the Vietnam War on America Lesson 30: The Strengths of the Vietcong/North Vietnam and the Weakness of the US/South Vietnamese (ARVN)
KS3 Stuart British History: The Glorious Revolution William III & Mary II
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KS3 Stuart British History: The Glorious Revolution William III & Mary II

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In this lesson, students will examine the main events of the ‘Glorious Revolution’ in the years 1688-9. They will learn all about the background to the revolution and be able to fully explain why Parliament were concerned about the rule of King James II. Students will have an opportunity to create their own storyboard of the events as well as then explain the significance of the Glorious Revolution. Students will also be able to use this information to explain the significance of the Bill of Rights and the equal rule of William III and Mary II. The lesson contains a variety of discussion tasks, warm up start activities, printable resources, and learning reviews as well as engaging background information and challenge questions for higher ability students. There is a choice of printable resources to suit different ages and abilities. The lesson is mainly aimed at KS3 students between the ages of 11-14 but can easily be adapted for younger or older students. Please be kind enough to leave a review of this lesson if you have found it effective. Thank you. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. Thank you.
GCSE History Edexcel (9-1) Paper 1 Medicine in Britain Timeline Revision Display
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GCSE History Edexcel (9-1) Paper 1 Medicine in Britain Timeline Revision Display

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This single page resource is a really useful timeline of all the key events covered in the Paper 1 Thematic study Medicine in Britain. The timeline can be adapted to use as a high resolution display, book insert or revision tool and is clearly presented to fit most students’ needs. You will receive: 1x full colour timeline poster 1x black and white timeline suitable for photocopy 1 x PDF file of the above UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you find this resource useful.
KS3 History: The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand Causes of First World War Timeline
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KS3 History: The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand Causes of First World War Timeline

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In this lesson, students will fully understand the events which led to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and how the assassination then triggered the First World War. Students have various learning options such as creating a timeline of the key events, creating a storyboard, analysing historical interpretations and explaining how each country became involved in the First World War. This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warmup, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims Slide 3: As you come in warmup activity – Analysis of an illustration of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Slide 4: Discussion about the definition of ‘assassination’. Slide 5-6: Starter Task 1: A recap knowledge quiz with answers revealed. Slide 7: Image led background information about the location of the Balkans and key places such as Bosnia, Serbia and Sarajevo. Slide 8: Background information about the events in Sarajevo. Side 9: A fact sheet covering all the information needed for the lesson. Slide 10-11: Activity 1: Students create a timeline of the main events of the assassination and the steps towards war. Print out included. Slide 12-13: Activity 2: A series of questions and sentence starters which ask students to explain why each country became involved in the war and the Domino Theory. Printable worksheet included. Slide 14: Activity 3: A printable storyboard for students to complete using the fact sheet. Slide 15-16: Activity 4: A higher ability challenge task based on the various interpretations about the causes of war. Printable worksheet included. Slide 17: Follow Up Challenge Task – A cartoon showing the causes of the First World War and Domino Effect – cartoon analysis. Slide 18: Links to three useful clips/videos covering the events of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Slide 19-20: Learning Review Quiz with answers I would be really grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this and your feedback is highly valued. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.
GCSE History Edexcel - Elizabethan society and government plus intro to GCSE (Lesson 1)
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GCSE History Edexcel - Elizabethan society and government plus intro to GCSE (Lesson 1)

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This includes the updated lesson needed to introduce the topic of Early Elizabethan England as well as teach the first lesson which covers Elizabethan society and government. All of the lessons for the Early Elizabethan England unit contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. If you have found this lesson effective, please be kind enough to leave a review. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are also all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources © Please contact me in person if you see any errors.
GCSE History Edexcel: Crime & Punishment - Early Modern Heresy and Treason (Lesson 9)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Crime & Punishment - Early Modern Heresy and Treason (Lesson 9)

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This lesson examines the new era of Early Modern England and in particular has a focus on the crimes of heresy and treason. All of the resources for the teaching of this unit are included and so there is no need for any text books. Slide 1: Title Slide - To explain the changing laws of heresy and treason in Early Modern England Slide 2: Welcome to Early Modern England - Background Information Slide 3: Early Modern England Recap Quiz Slide 4: Early Modern England Recap Quiz answers Slide 5: Early Modern England student print out Slide 6: Background Information - Treason and Heresy Slide 7: Printable activity sheet for students to begin explaining why crimes changed in this era Slide 8: An outline of the two task sheets with challenge exam question Slide 9: Lesson Recap (true or false and key word hangman) Slide 10: Lesson Recap answers Slide 11: Practice exam question Slide 12: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 13: What causes change slide 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, all photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and/or are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0 which do not have to be attributed. If you have any issues regarding copyright please email me in the first instance.
GCSE History Edexcel: Crime & Punishment - Later medieval Crime and Punishment (Lesson 7)
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GCSE History Edexcel: Crime & Punishment - Later medieval Crime and Punishment (Lesson 7)

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This lesson examines all aspects of continuity and change by later Medieval England. The lesson includes all the factual information as well as all of the resources you will need for teaching this lesson. There is no need for any additional text books. Slide 1: Title slide - To outline changes to crime, law enforcement and punishments in late Medieval England Slide 2-3: Starter Task - sort the crimes, methods of law enforcement and punishments - answers revealed Slide 4: Starter Task 2 Slide 5-6: Background information about the new definitions of crime in the late Medieval period. Slide 7: Task sheet (printable for students) Slide 8: Challenge Tasks Slide 9: What causes change sheet Slide 10: Lesson recap quiz Slide 11-12: Practice exam questions (similarity and difference) Slide 13: Lesson Fact Sheet Power Point 2: A4 Worksheets 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, all photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and/or are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0 which do not have to be attributed. If you have any issues regarding copyright please email me in the first instance.
5. GCSE History Edexcel 1-9 Germany 1918-39: 1923 Ruhr and hyperinflation.
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5. GCSE History Edexcel 1-9 Germany 1918-39: 1923 Ruhr and hyperinflation.

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This lesson provides students with the information needed to understand how events in the Ruhr and following hyperinflation caused more problems for the Weimar Government. All of the lessons for the Weimar and Nazi Germany topic contain a variety of learning tasks suitable for all abilities, practice exam questions, engaging individual or group activities as well as the key information needed for the Edexcel Specification. Each lesson features a fact sheet which is intended to be used as a substitute for the text book. Therefore, this lesson contains everything you will need for the lesson. If you have found this lesson effective, please be kind enough to leave a review. 2023 UPDATE INFO: To take into account copyright, photographic and illustrative images have been attributed where appropriate and are all in the public domain. Clipart/vector images are also all creativecommons.publicdomain.zero.1.0. Images created by myself using Power Point tools have also been noted as creations of RAResources © Please contact me in person if you see any errors.