Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Sino-Soviet Relations 1949-1976)
Learning Objectives
To identify the relationship between China and the USSR in 1949
To explain why and how the relationship changed (consolidation, split and confrontation)
To assess the significance of ping pong diplomacy and the impact of this on Sino-US relations
*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Unit - Power and the People*
Cover lesson using some edited/adapted hard copies of the National Archives excellent online lesson which is available here:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/medieval/magna-carta/index.php?page=chapter/5
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Diplomatic Breakdown 1944-1950)
Learning Objectives
To identify and summarise the stages in the process of diplomatic breakdown in the period 1945-1950
To investigate the outcome and effects of the breakdown of diplomatic relations
To assess the significance of confrontations and ‘turning points’ in this period
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Controversy; Why did the Cold War emerge?)
Learning Objectives
Why did the Cold War emerge?
To consider the different interpretations of the role the USA played in the development of the Cold War
To examine the differing views of Stalin’s foreign policy and its role in shaping events during the development of the Cold War
To assess and evaluate historical interpretations on the causes of the Cold War
To examine the historical debates that exist over the key confrontations between the superpowers during this period: the Iron Curtain speech; the Truman Doctrine; the Berlin Blockade
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Cold War Extends to the Far East 1950-53)
Learning Objectives
To identify and summarise the stages in the process of the spread of the Cold war in the period 1950-53
To investigate the outcome and effects of the spread of the Cold War to the Far East
To assess the significance of confrontations and ‘turning points’ in this period
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Post Stalin Thaw 1953-1962)
Learning Objectives
To explain the impact of the change of leadership in the USA on foreign policy
To identify and explain the internal threats to the Soviet system and the USSR’s response
To evaluate the extent to which both of these impacted on superpower relations
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Post Stalin Thaw 1953-1962)
Learning Objectives
To identify and explain the discussions at a series of summits and their impact on superpower relations
To explain why the “thaw” came to and
To evaluate the achievements of the “thaw” in superpower relations
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Diplomatic Breakdown 1944-1950)
Learning Objectives
To identify and summarise the stages in the process of diplomatic breakdown in the period 1945-1950
To investigate the outcome and effects of the breakdown of diplomatic relations
To assess the significance of confrontations and ‘turning points’ in this period
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Detente 1969-1979)
Learning Objectives
To examine the factors that pushed both superpowers towards détente
To assess the key features of the main agreements of détente
To examine the ways in which détente was criticised by opponents on both sides
To understand and analyse the role of the factors that brought about the end of détente
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Cold War Extends to the Far East 1950-53)
Learning Objectives
To identify and summarise the stages in the process of the spread of the Cold war in the period 1950-53
To investigate the outcome and effects of the spread of the Cold War to the Far East
To assess the significance of confrontations and ‘turning points’ in this period
*NEW AQA GCSE - Power and the People*
Learning Outcomes
To explain the differences between groups campaigning for women’s suffrage
To explain the government response to the suffragettes’ actions
To evaluate the success of the violent tactics used in the campaign
*references to textbook are to A.Wilkes' AQA Power and People book.
*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People*
Learning Objectives
To describe the relationship between the King and Parliament in the 17th century
To explain the causes of the Civil War
*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People*
Learning Objectives
To explain the consequences of the execution of Charles I including;
Cromwell and the Commonwealth
The Restoration
The Glorious Revolution
To develop skills of analysing the utility of sources
*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People*
Learning Outcomes
• To identify the different views of Cromwell
• To analyse the interpretations of Cromwell
• To compare and contrast the Protectorate
*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People*
Learning Outcomes
To consider the reasons people wanted trade unions
To summarise the key acts and movements in trade union history
To analyse the success of trade unions
Learning Objectives
To understand what is meant by the term ‘the hidden economy’.
To begin to appreciate how this damages the UK economy, society and honest taxpayers.