Transcript History at AGGS A-Level - the Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

AS & A2 History at
Altrincham Grammar
School for Girls
There are 2 separate A level courses.
Early Modern History
C17th Britain & Russia
James I & Charles I, 1603-42
Peter the Great, 1682-1725
British Monarchy, 1642-1689
Modern History
C19th & C20th
Britain, Russia & Italy
Tsarist Russia, 1855 – 1917
Mussolini’s Italy, 1922-45
British State & People, 18651915
Both courses include Coursework at A2
AS Early Modern History
Unit 1 Britain, 1603 -42
This focuses on the reigns of
James I and Charles I the
Early Stuart Kings.
In particular you will study
why the relationship
between the Kings and
Parliament deteriorated to
the outbreak of the English
Civil War in 1642
Why did Catholic plotters try to blow
up King James I in 1605 ?
Why did Charles I quarrel with
parliament ?
Why did the English Civil War break
out in 1642 ?
AS Early Modern History
Unit 2 Peter the Great of
Russia, 1682 -1725
What were the problems
facing Russia during the
reign of Peter the Great ?
What were his motives &
achievements and the
consequences for Russia.
What were the results of the Grand
Embassy ?
How did Peter modernise Russia ?
How successful was Peter’s foreign
policy ?
AS Modern History
Unit 1 Tsarist Russia,
1855 - 1917
You will study the last three
Tsars, Alexander II,
Alexander III and Nicholas II.
How did they react to the
changes taking place in
Russia ?
Why was the monarchy
overthrown by Revolutions
in 1917 ?
Why were the Russian serfs freed ?
How did Alexander III rule Russia ?
Why were there two revolutions in
Russia in 1917 ?
AS Modern History
Unit 2 Mussolini’s Italy,
1922-45
How and why did the
Fascists come to power in
Italy after the First World
War ?
What were their ideas and
how did they affect the
government, economy,
society and relations with
other countries ?
How and why did the Fascists come to
power in 1922 ?
How did the Fascists change Italy,
1922-1945 ?
Why did Italy ally with Nazi Germany
in the 1930s ?
A2 Early Modern History
British Monarchy, 1642-89
Why was Charles I executed
in 1649 ?
How successful was
Cromwell as Lord Protector,
1653-58 ?
Why was the Stuart
monarchy restored ?
What were the reasons for
the ‘Glorious revolution’
1688 ?
Why was Charles I executed in 1649 ?
How successful was Cromwell as Lord
Protector ?
What was the Glorious Revolution,
1688 ?
A2 Modern History
British State and People ,
1865-1915
Focuses on the growth of
democratic government in
Britain and the impact on
political parties and their
policies.
Examines the roles of key
political figures and ideas
such as liberalism,
conservatism, socialism and
nationalism.
Why were Gladstone and Disraeli such
bitter political rivals ?
Why were more men allowed to vote
in 1884 ?
What was the Irish Question ?
A2 Early Modern & Modern History
Unit 4 in both courses is Coursework.
A personal investigation based on supervised
research of 4000
words.
You can choose your own topic of
investigation.
It must not be a topic you have
already studied at AS or A2.
It must be set within the context of at
least 100 years.
Unit 4 Coursework Suggested topics
The Tudors, 1485 -1603
The French Revolution, 1700-1800
Germany, 1848-1948
The rise & fall of the British Empire,
1870-1970
Social History – women, poverty, health ...
US Foreign Policy in C20th
Historical Research Group
For both Year 12 & Year 13
Organises weekly illustrated lectures &
discussions about topics chosen,
researched & presented by the
students.
Excellent preparation for University.
Historical Research Group
This year’s talks have included ....
Lady Jane Grey
Historical Research Group
This year’s talks have included ....
Marxism
Historical Research Group
This year’s talks have included ....
Greek Mythology
Historical Research Group
The French Philosophes
Early Modern History
Summary of Course
AS
A2
Unit 1
Stuart Britain, 1603-42
Unit 3
Stuart Britain, 1642-1689
Unit 2
Peter the Great & Russia,
1682-1725
Unit 4
Personal Investigation
Modern History
Course Summary
AS
A2
Unit 1
Tsarist Russia, 1855-1917
Unit 3
Britain, 1865-1915
Unit 2
Mussolini & Fascist Italy,
1922-45
Unit 4
Personal Investigation