This is a 29 page revision pack/home learning pack for the Edexcel GCSE History Paper 2 topic Early Elizabethan England’. Each slide contains all the information needed to study or revise for the exam paper in line with the Edexcel specification. 2023 Update - Please note that all images (clipart/vectors/illustrations) are in the public domain and are Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes underneath each slide. If you believe there to be any errors, please email me in the first instance to resolve the issue. Please be kind enough to leave positive feedback if you feel these are effective resources. Thank you.

A quiz suitable for tutor time, assemblies, History lessons and more! 20 fascinating and varied questions about the Gunpowder Plot, the origins of Bonfire Night and Guy Fawkes with answers and printable answer sheets. The 44 slide resource includes: 20 multiple choice questions Answers A choice of answer sheets with bonus tasks relating to learning and firework safety.

This lesson helps students explain why Eisenhower and the USA had a greater involvement in Vietnam from 1954 to 1960. As a part of this, students are introduced to the ideas of the Ho Chi Minh Trail and growth of the Vietcong in South Vietnam. Included in the lesson: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson Key Questions Slide 3-4: Previous Lesson Recap - A timeline task where students have to place key events in the correct chronological order. Slide 5-10: Animated and engaging background information about the US involvement in Vietnam including the explanation of the ‘Domino Theory’ , ‘Containment’ and ‘Limited War’. Slide 11: Optional Creative Poster Task instructions Slide 12: Question slide Slide 13: Printable question sheet Slide 14-15: Example 12 mark ‘Explain why’ question Slide 16: Example Inference exam question Slide 17-18: Lesson Review with answers included Slide 19-20: Two lesson fact sheets based on the Edexcel specification I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. A number of clipart images have also been purchased for commercial use from ‘Artsy Bee Kids’. If you feel any errors have been made please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.

This lesson examines the various reasons why there was ongoing support for the Vietnam War in the USA. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Previous lesson source/photograph recap Slide 3-4: Previous lesson image (reasons for opposition to the war) Slide 5: Background knowledge about the support for war with discussion questions Slide 6: Background knowledge about the reasons for support - a basic factual overview Slide 7: Worksheet Printout Slide 8: Create Task Instructions Slide 9-10: Practice ‘Explain why’ Exam Question Slide 11: Practice Interpretation Difference question on a printable sheet Slide 12: A choice of challenge tasks Slide 13-14: Learning Review crossword with printable version for students Slide 15-16: Fact Sheets based on Edexcel specifications I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. A number of clipart images have also been purchased for commercial use from ‘Artsy Bee Kids’. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.

This lesson specifically examines the factors which led to the failure of President Nixon’s policy of Vietnamisation. Students study the various factors to then help them answer a 12 mark ‘Explain why’ question. This lesson also includes an end of Unit 3 Blockbusters style quiz. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2-3: Recap Activity - President Nixon Vietnamisation Bingo Game with instructions and teacher question sheet Slide 4: Starter Task 1: Statistic Inference Slide 5: Source Inference type question about the policy of Vietnamisation Slide 6-7: Practice exam question - Explain why President Nixon’s policy of Vietnamisation failed in the years 1969-1975. Slide 8: Class discussion slide Slide 9-10: Printable tables and instructions for the students to learn the various factors that led to the failure Slide 11: Practice Exam Question - Interpretation Difference Slide 12: Follow Up Challenge Questions Slide 13-14: Lesson Recap Quiz with answers revealed Slide 15-16: Unit 3 recap Blockbusters style activity Slide 17-18: Lesson Fact Sheets based on the Edexcel specification I have included two fact sheets (one slightly differentiated) with the information needed for this part of the course which can be found on the final two slides. Therefore, no other resources are needed for the teaching of this lesson. Please note that all images (clipart/photographs/vectors) used in this presentation, to be best of my knowledge, are copyright free and in the public domain unless otherwise attributed in the links. A number of clipart images have also been purchased for commercial use from ‘Artsy Bee Kids’. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue. Thank you.

This lesson covers the case study for the Migrants in Britain 1900-Present Day. It specifically examines Bristol after the Second World War and the experience and impact of migrants from the Caribbean. The lesson also examines the significance of the Bristol Bus Boycott. Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: Previous lesson picture based recap activity about the impact of migration on modern Britain Slide 4 - 5: Long term recap filling in the missing terms activity based on the previous case studies of Liverpool and London Slide 6: An overview of the location of Bristol and the main focus questions of the lesson. Slide 7: Source Starter Task - Evidence from Owen Henry about his time in Bristol in the 1960s Slide 8-10: Why is the Edward Colston statue significant? Slide 11-15: Photography to show students key events and individuals covered in the lesson. Slide 16: Student source and question sheet to be used alongside the fact sheet. Slide 17: Challenge questions and a useful link to the Bristol Museum website. Slide 18: Example 4 mark practice questions Slide 19-20: Wh or what am I? Quiz with answers Slide 21: Lesson Fact Sheet in line with GCSE specification

**This lesson covers the varied experiences of migrants to Britain during the First and Second World War. ** Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: Starter Recap 1 - Where did migrants come from during the wars and why? Slide 4-5: Starter Recap 2 - Where did migrants come from during the wars and why? (a slightly easier version) Slide 6: Discussion Activity - What factors determine if a migrants’ experience is positive or negative? Slide 7: Source Inference Activity - A front page from a newspaper which shows German migrants being forced out of their homes during 1915 Slide 8-9: Background information about the significance of the British Union of Fascists Slide 10: Instructions about how to complete the main learning task Slide 11: Printable version of the learning task table Slide 12: Follow Up/Challenge questions Slide 13: 4 mark practice exam questions Slide 14: 12 and 16 mark practice exam questions Slide 15-17: Recap Crossword with answers and printable copies Slide 18: Lesson Fact Sheet 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. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

**This 15 slide lesson examines the events and reaction to the murder of Kelso Cochrane in May 1959. ** As with every lesson, a fact sheet is included which includes all the subject content needed for the lesson. Therefore, there is no requirement for any text book. This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets Challenge tasks Exam links Learning Review Fact Sheet linked to the GCSE specification 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. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This lesson examines the housing conditions experienced by Caribbean migrants in Notting Hill as well as the help provided by Bruce Kenrick and the influence of Portobello Road Market. As with all lessons, you will also be provided with a fact sheet covering the knowledge needed for this lesson to save you having to use text books. Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: Lesson aims Slide 3: Recap Task: Students use a source as well as their own knowledge to recap the reasons for migration to Britain and Notting Hill. Slide 4-5: An alternative recap task - students use 8 images to help them recap the main reasons for migration to Britain and Notting Hill. Slide 6: Starter Task: Students use three sources to start them thinking about the problems with housing in Notting Hill. Slides 7-11: Background information slides (including photographs) about housing in Notting Hill, HMOs, Peter Rachman, Bruce Kenrick and Notting Hill Housing. Slide 12: Learning Tasks/Questions Slide 13: A creative learning task option. Slide 14-21: An example of a ‘How useful’ question with advice about how to structure the answer, example answers etc. Slide 22: Learning Review Quiz Slide 23: Lesson Fact Sheet 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. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

**This lesson provides a wider historical context for the study of Notting Hill in the period c.1948-1970. It examines the impact of the Second World War on aspects of life such as war damage, housing, employment, the British Nationality Act, Policing in London as well as the improvements made during the Swinging Sixties. ** The lesson includes a fact sheet for the students to use instead of having to use any of the text books. Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: The location of Notting Hill Slide 3: The aims of the lesson Slide 4: Starter Task - Discuss what you think the impact of war would be on society (hints given) Slide 5: Analysis of a historical interpretation of the time. Slide 6: Analysis task of source usefulness (with prompt questions) Slide 7: A4 worksheet with a variety of tasks using the fact sheet Slide 8: A practice and model answer of the ‘Two features…’ question Slide 9: Two challenge tasks Slide 10-12: Two printable ‘Two features’ question and answer sheets with structured help. Slide 13: The lesson fact sheet Slide 14-15: Learning Review Task - Key fact match up activity. 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. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This lesson completes the second unit of Anglo-Saxon and Norman England and asks the students to evaluate the main reasons why William was able to maintain his power. The lesson includes: Clear learning aims and outcomes linked to GCSE Grades Discuss and diagram about how William has kept control A focus task on a 16 mark question A printable explanation worksheet to encourage students how to explain the reasons An interactive printable worksheet where students can evaluate each reason A fact sheet so you will not need the use of other books Plenary to recap previous learning from this unit. 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.

This lesson cover the changes introduced by William to law and order. There is a focos on the Forest Laws and the role of the sheriff as well as other changes introduced by the Normans. The lesson includes: Clear learning aim with learning outcomes linked to GCSE grades, a recap from previous learning, an engaging starter task, background information, a pit-stop plenary, a choice of tasks for all levels and learning styles, clearly written instructions in the notes section of each slide, exam practice questions, extension questions, a plenary, differentiation for higher ability students and two fact sheets which can be used on its own or alongside other resources you may have. 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.

This lesson covers the events after the Battle of Hastings and importantly, allows the students to explain why Aethling and his earls submitted to William so soon after the battle. Slide 1: Learning Aim and Key Terms Slide 2: GCSE Learning Outcomes Slide 3: Key Term Recap Sheet with instructions. Slide 4: Key Term sheet for the teacher to use on the board Slide 5: 4x Key Term sheets to be printed for students. Slide 6: Starter Task - What do you think William’s problems and challenes would have been after winning the Battle of Hastings? Slide 7: Starter Task - Problems revealed on the board. Slide 8: Problem solving Task Instructions - students given 6 problems that William faced with 3 options. They have to select and explain why solution they would select. Slide 9 - 14: The 6 problems and their solutions to select from. Slide 15 - 20: The answers to detail what William’s solutions actually were. With sound effects. Slide 21-23: Task Sheet - Differentiated storyboard sheets for students to record the events after the Battle of Hastings. Slide 24: Explanation Task about why the earls subitted with a discussion task. Slide 25: A sorting task for students to decide if the earl’s submission was due to their weakness or William’s strengths. Slide 26: Extension Task sheet to be displayed on the board. Slide 27: Exam question based on the lesson. Slide 28: Plenary - Students have to look at a map showing the events and without using any notes, describe and explain to each other what happened. Slide 29: Maps to be printed if needed. Slide 30: Fact sheet for the lesson which can be used as a revision tool, recap sheet or solely for the lesson itself without the need for the text books. 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. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6. This lesson examines the various claims and motives to the English throne after the death of Edward the Confessor from Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Harold Godwinson and Edgar Aethling. The 21 slide lesson includes: Slide 1 - Title slide Slide 2 - Lesson aims and outcomes Slide 3-5: Useful key term match up activity with answers and printable resources. Slide 6: Starter discussion - What qualities would the witan be looking for in their new king? Slide 7: Background information explaining why there was a succession crisis after Edward the Confessor’s death. Slide 8: Background information about the claimants to the throne in 1066. Slide 9-10: Task 1 - Instructions and printable resource to help students outline, explain and judge each claimant to the English throne. Slide 11-12: Task 2 - Follow up questions with printable worksheet for students to explain the events. Slide 13-14: Learning Review 1 - Which claimant am I? With answers Slide 15: Learning Review 1 - Sentence finishers suitable for discussion or written plenary. Slide 16-17: EXAM FOCUS - Examples and printable resources for students to complete the ‘One feature’ question. Slide 18: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 19-20: Lesson fact sheets Slide 21: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. 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. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

2025/6 UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. This lesson examines Anglo-Saxon religion, economy, law & order and life in towns and villages. The 21 slide lesson includes: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Learning aims and outcomes Slide 3-4: As you enter discussion about England’s modern day economy with answers included. Slide 5: Learning Recap - Key Term What’s the Question Slide 6: Starter Task - Predictive Learning Quiz - to be then assessed at the end of the lesson. Slide 7: Background information about Anglo-Saxon law & order. Slide 8: Background information about Anglo-Saxon economy Slide 9: Background information about Anglo-Saxon towns Slide 10: Background information about Anglo-Saxon villages Slide 11: Background information about Anglo-Saxon religion Slide 12-13: Task 1 - Anglo-Saxon life diagram with printable resources and instructions. Slide 14-15: Task 2 - Comprehension style questions with optional printable question sheet. Slide 16-17: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable resources. Slide 18-19: Learning Review - Multiple choice quiz with answers Slide 20: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 21: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. 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. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

**In this lesson, students will go on the explain the main economic, social, religious and political causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536. ** This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The downloaded lesson includes the following: 1x A4 printout worksheet - Sorting Task 1 1x A4 printout worksheet – Explaining the reasons Task 2 1x A4 printout – Basic Comprehension using the fact sheet. 1x main Power Point: Slide 1: Title slide – The Causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace Slide 2: Main Lesson Aims Slide 3: As You Enter Warm Up 1: What do we mean by a ‘revolt’, ‘rebellion’ or ‘uprising’? Slide 4: As You Enter Warm Up 2: Thought provoking discussion questions about modern day protests. Slide 5: Recap Activity: Why were the people of England angry and upset with the Dissolution of the Monasteries? Answers provided in a diagram. Slide 6-8: Background Information: The initial events of the Pilgrimage of Grace. Slide 9: Starter Task 2: Think and discuss question about the people involved in the Pilgrimage of Grace. Slide 10: Task 1: Students use the A4 worksheet included in the resource to identify the main reasons for the Pilgrimage of Grace. Slide 11: Task 2: Students write in the first person to explain why certain individuals and groups in society took part in the Pilgrimage of Grace. Slide 12: Follow Up Challenge Questions. Slide 13: Example exam questions. Slide 14-15: Learning Review Activity – True or false? Answers provided. Slide 16: Lesson Fact Sheet 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.

This lesson is specifically created for Edexcel GCSE History (1-9) British Depth Study – Henry VIII & his Ministers. However, it can easily be adapted as a stand alone lesson to teach students about the structure and hierarachy of Tudor society and government for KS3/4/5. This lesson (re-) introduces students to the historical figure of Henry VIII. Students then examine how early Tudor society was structured in the countryside and towns. It then examines how Henry VIII’s government was structured and the roles of the groups within this structure. This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet based on the GCSE Edexcel specification as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews. The lesson includes the following: Slide 1: Title slide – The features of Tudor Society and Government by 1509. Slide 2-3: As You Enter Warm Up – What do you already know about Henry VIII? Includes a printable worksheet and hints. Slide 4-5: Starter – Tudor Society Multiple Choice Quiz (with answers and explanations revealed). Slide 6: Task 1 – Ordering the Tudor Social Hierarchy Slide 7: A large and engaging diagram explaining the Tudor social hierarchy. Slide 8: Printable worksheet Slide 9: Follow Up Challenge Questions Side 10-12: Practice Exam Questions with a model answer Slide 13-14: Learning Review Quiz – With answers revealed Slide 15: Lesson Fact Sheet – Based on the GCSE Edexcel Specification Slide 16-18: Editable diagrams for each of the social hierarchies. 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 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.

This is the first of 10 lessons which cover the Historic Environment of the Paper 1 Unit Migrants in Britain c.800 - Present Day. The lesson provides an introduction to the unit as well as useful practice tasks which focus on the use of sources. This is a free resource which will hopefully introduce you to the rest of the resources which are available for this topic. This lesson includes: Clear learning aims/targets Provoking starter tasks and discussion activities Printable worksheets Challenge tasks Exam links Learning Review Fact Sheet linked to the GCSE specification 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. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

**This lesson allows students to examine the main changes to society in Britain during the period c.1700 - c.1900 - The Industrial Age. This will give them a historical context behind the migration which took place in this time. ** Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: GCSE graded lesson outcomes Slide 3: An outline of the lesson Slide 4: Starter Task- How do you think society will change? Slide 5 - 13: An outline of each of the main changes to society (Industry, economy, science, religion, population, urbanisation, government, transport, attitudes, The French Revolution, slavery and empire. Slide 14: Learning Task overview with model answers Slide 15: Printable table for the learning task Slide 16: Challenge Tasks and Additional Research questions Slide 17: Learning Review - linking the changes to society Slide 18: 4 mark practice exam questions Slide 19: 12 and 16 mark practice exam questions Slide 20-21: Lesson Fact Sheets 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 in the first instance.