This (40+ page!) document includes key information in all areas of the third A Level History paper for Edexcel, British Empire. It is divided as follows: America, Australia, Canada, India, Egypt, Navy & Trade, Role of the Navy It could be used quite well as a starting point for making flashcards, since most of the key facts are there. The later subjects are divided more into “Essay-type” notes, since for some topics there are only 2-3 essay questions which can be asked (e.g. Egypt), but don’t let this fool you! Make sure you revise EVERY topic! For my exams, India came up for a THIRD year in a row, and you can imagine how everyone felt after saying “It won’t come up again” and didn’t revise it.

An example essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “How far were the problems of the Weimar Republic in the years 1919-23 resolved by Stresemann in the years 1925-1929?”

This example essay shows a possible structure you might want to use when answering a source question in the British Empire paper. It answers both aspects of the question, tackling them in Context/Content order. It does not include an introduction, though some teachers find this unusual.

An essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “How far do you agree that the political rights established in the Weimar Constitution were removed in the years 1919-1945?”

An example essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “How accurate is it to say that political opposition from the extreme right was the most significant threat to the stability of the Weimar Republic in the years 1919-29?”

An example essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “How far do you agree that economic problems were the main reason for the failure of the Weimar Republic in the years 1919-1933?”

An essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “How far do you agree that the treatment of women in Nazi Germany marked a complete change from the Weimar Republic?”

An example essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “Women’s lives dramatically improved in the Weimar Years’ How far do you agree?”

An example essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “How significant was working-class support to the survival of the Weimar Republic 1919-1933?”

An example essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “How far would you agree that the Left never posed a significant threat to the Weimar Government?”

An example essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “How far do you agree that opposition to the Weimar constitution was the most significant problem for governments to deal with in the years 1919-33?”

An example essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “In the years 1930-32 Germans experienced a considerable economic change from the period 1924-29 - how far do you agree?”

An example essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “Between 1924 and 1929 living standards across Germany improved in comparison to the early years of the Weimar Republic. How far do you agree with this statement?”

An example essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “How far do you agree that opposition to the Weimar government in the years 1918 to 1932 was rooted in a hatred of the Treaty of Versailles?”

An example essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “Why did moderate parties fail to win consistent strong support in the Weimar Republic, 1919-33?”

An example essay plan written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). It answers the following question: “How significant was the role of Hindenburg in the failure of the Weimar Republic, 1925-33?”

This (7+ page) timeline is for the British Empire section of the Edexcel A Level History exam. However, it is rather limited in terms of information. It should only be used as a final resource for testing yourself on dates once you know everything. It could also do with a lot more information in the columns. Perhaps you can do something better with it than I did! PS: The thumbnail is only the first page!

An example essay written in timed conditions for Edexcel A Level History Paper 3 (British Empire). It answers the following question: “How far do you agree that the lack of effective military leadership by the British in 1776 to 1783 was the primary cause of the loss of the American colonies?”

An example essay plan written in timed conditions for Edexcel A Level History Paper 3 (British Empire). It answers the following question: “How far do you agree that the lack of effective military leadership by the British in 1776 to 1783 was the primary cause of the loss of the American colonies?”