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Paper 1 - Friday 16th May 2025 (AM)

Paper 2 - Thursday 5th June 2025 (AM)

Opportunity and Inequality in America, 1918-1973 

(Paper 1 - Part A - 25 %)

Conflict and Tension: The first World War

 (paper 1 - part b - 25%).

This is the AQA GCSE home page. You study 4 modules in your GCSE (represented by the pictures in each corner of this page) and will sit two exams in total at the end of year 11.

Each module is worth 25% of your overall grade and, therefore, will require a range of well-balanced revision. To access revision materials for each module, simply click on the image of the module you want to revise and you will be taken to a dedicated page for that topic.

The modules you study are;

P1:A: Opportunity and Inequality in America, 1920-73

(25%, 1 hr, 40 marks. Contains; 3 interpretation Qs, 3 knowledge Qs, 1 hr, 40 marks)

P1:B: Conflict and Tension: The First World War, 1894-1918

(25%, 1 hr, 44 marks. Contains; 2 source Qs, 2 knowledge Qs)

P2:A: Health and the People in Britain, c.1000-Present

(25%, 1 hr, 44 marks. Contains; 1 source Q, 3 knowledge Qs)

P2:B: Elizabethan England, c1568-1603

(25%, 1 hr, 40 marks. Contains; 1 interpretation Q, 2 knowledge Qs and 1 case study Q The Armada site in 2020 and Kennilworth Castle in 2021)

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Health and the People, c.1000 - Present day (Paper 2 - Part A - 25%)

Elizabethan England, c.1566-1603 (P2 - Part B - 25%)

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Journey through history with our GCSE History revision notes. We have compiled these revision aids into periods and eras throughout the world to make it easy for you to pinpoint the notes that are most helpful to you! Want to practise a test? Try our GCSE History past papers for that extra revision boost!

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To what extent was nationalism the main cause of wwi, what caused the first world war to break out in 1914, how can i effectively revise for the gcse history exam, which covers multiple topics and time periods.

Organise your revision by creating a clear study schedule. Allocate specific time slots to each topic or time period. Use revision guides, textbooks, and online resources tailored to the syllabus to ensure comprehensive coverage.

How do I use the GCSE History revision notes?

You can use them anyway you'd like to! You can add information to your existing notes or use them as a starting point to write your own notes. Alternatively, you can use them as quick recaps and test yourself afterwards with our past papers.

What strategies should I use to remember key historical dates and events for the History exam?

Create mnemonic devices, acronyms, or rhymes to help remember important dates. For example, "1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue" reminds you of Columbus's voyage to America in 1492. Flashcards with dates on one side and key events on the other can also be effective.

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Practice essay planning and structuring using the PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) or TEA (Topic sentence, Evidence, Analysis) method. Start with an outline, state your point, provide evidence from historical sources, and explain the significance or impact of the event or topic.

Are there specific techniques for analysing historical sources in the GCSE History exam?

Use the "SHEEP" method to analyse sources effectively: examine the Source (who, when, where), Historical context (what was happening at the time), Evidence (what the source says), Expertise (is the source reliable), and Purpose (why was the source created).

What's the best way to retain information about key historical figures and their contributions, like Winston Churchill or Martin Luther King Jr.?

Create concise biographical notes for each figure, highlighting their major achievements and impact on history. Make timelines featuring their key milestones and events. Associating figures with memorable anecdotes or quotes can also aid recall.

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Conflict & Tension Between East & West, 1945-1972

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Elizabethan England

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Oxford Revise: AQA GCSE History: Health and the people: c1000 to the present day

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Finish sign up, paper 1 resources, aa america, 1840–1895: expansion and consolidation, ab germany, 1890–1945: democracy and dictatorship, ac russia, 1894–1945: tsardom and communism, ad america, 1920–1973: opportunity and inequality, ba conflict and tension: the first world war, 1894–1918, bb conflict and tension: the inter-war years, 1918–1939, bc conflict and tension between east and west, 1945–1972, bd conflict and tension in asia, 1950–1975, be conflict and tension in the gulf and afghanistan, 1990–2009, paper 2 resources, aa britain: health and the people: c1000 to the present day, ab britain: power and the people: c1170 to the present day, ac britain: migration, empires and the people: c790 to the present day, ba norman england, c1066–c1100, bb medieval england: the reign of edward i, 1272–1307, bc elizabethan england, c1568–1603, bd restoration england, 1660–1685.

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GCSE History revision: Notes, past papers and cheat sheet resources

Here are some top resources to make your GCSE History revision that much easier.

With GCSE History exams here for 2018, we round up all the best resources. From free History revision notes to cheat sheets and past papers, here's all you need.

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For just over a fiver (at the time of writing), we suggest investing in the CGP textbook written for your specific course.

Past papers and example questions

Past and example papers are a great way to revise and get real exam experience. Here are the links to the latest GCSE History courses. Check with your school to know which exam board you're sitting.

GCSE History Past Papers AQA Past papers: here! OCR Past papers: here! For Edexcel and Pearson Past papers: here!

Example questions You can also test yourself on this website which has plenty of example questions to put your revision to the test.

GCSE History revision notes

Supplement your own revision notes with free ones online.

BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.com/education/subjects/zj26n39 The classic BBC Bitesize website is still going strong. It contains hundreds of revision notes for GCSE History, covering AQA, OCR A and B, Edexcel, WJEC, Eduqas and CCEA.

getrevising https://getrevising.co.uk/ This website contains over 14,000 GCSE history resources shared by both students and teacher. They cover the various topics across all exam boards.

Modern History http://www.johndclare.net/ These History revision notes offer coverage of modern history topics including the World Wars, the Cold War and American history.

OxNotes oxnotes.com/ OxNotes' history revision notes are ideal if you're studying GCSE History on the Edexcel Exam board specifically.

School History https://schoolhistory.co.uk School History provides history revision resources for GCSE, IGCSE as well as A Level. A membership is required.

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