Unit 1
- Analyse how the Great Depression influenced modern economic policies and practices
- How did the Nazi Party use propaganda to manipulate the German population and promote their ideology?
Unit 2
- What were the outcomes of the Potsdam and Yalta Conferences, and how did they shape post-World War II Europe and the Cold War?
- What was the impact of the Marshall Plan on the economic recovery and political stability of Europe after World War II?
- Evaluate how the Cuban Missile crisis impacted the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
Unit 3
- What was the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on the progress of racial equality in the United States?
- How did international pressure and activism contribute to the ending of apartheid?
Unit 4
- Analyse the role of Rani Lakshmibai in the Sepoy Mutiny, and how did her actions shape the course of Indian history?
- What was the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Salt Satyagraha in the shaping of the course of Indian history?
Unit 5
- How does trade and aid impact exchange rates on international trade?
- To what extent does the EU membership on member countries' impact economies and political systems?
- What are the potential economic and political implications of Brexit for the UK and the EU?
Unit 6
- Analyse how the Industrial Revolution impacted the economy and society of Europe in the 19th century?
- Evaluate factors influence the decision of individuals or families to migrate to other countries?
- How has urbanization affected the development of cities and their surrounding regions?
- Discuss the causes and consequences of European colonialism in Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Unit 7
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Unit 8
- What impact did the Renaissance have on art and literature in Italy during the 14th to 17th centuries?
Primary Sources
- World War I: primary sources include soldiers' diaries, letters, and photographs, as well as official documents such as declarations of war, peace treaties, and war propaganda posters.
- Cold War: Personal accounts of individuals who lived through the era such as memoirs like "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" or oral histories like "Voices of Freedom". Additionally, photographs, films, and other visual media from the time period, such as the movie "Dr. Strangelove" or the photograph of the "Berlin Wall", can also be considered primary sources.
- Nazi propaganda: primary sources include posters, speeches, and films produced by the Nazi party during their time in power, as well as personal accounts from individuals who witnessed the effects of the propaganda.
- Renaissance: primary sources include artwork, literature, and personal correspondence from artists and thinkers of the time, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, as well as official documents such as contracts and commissions.
- Brexit: The Withdrawal Agreement (2018) between the UK and the EU, The Political Declaration (2018) on the future relationship between the UK and the EU
- Jallianwala Bagh massacre: Photographs or other visual materials, such as the collection of photographs taken by the late Lala Deen Dayal, who was an Indian photographer.
- Treaty of Versailles: primary sources include official government documents such as the treaty itself, as well as speeches and writings from leaders involved in the treaty negotiations, including diplomatic correspondence and official protocols.
- Marshall Plan: primary sources include official government documents such as the plan itself, as well as speeches, interviews, and writings from leaders involved in the plan's development and implementation, including congressional debates and official reports.