Description
Book SynopsisThis scheme takes an investigative approach to history, developing pupils' thinking skills as they explore the subject. There are tasks designed to ensure progression, plus integrated extended writing to develop literacy skills.
Table of ContentsTheme 1: Revolutions
1. Were the changes in agriculture a revolution?
2. Were the changes in industry a revolution?
3. Working-class reactions: did everyone agree with the changes in agriculture and industry?
4. What political hurdles did people have to overcome to gain the vote?
Theme 2: Rights and freedoms
5. From slavery to civil rights: what was the black person’s experience of the United States of America?
6. How ‘great’ was the British Empire?
7. How did life change for Jews living in Europe, 1914-45
Theme 3: The changing nature of warfare in the twentieth century
8. Why do wars happen?
9. How and why did twentieth century warfare change?
10. Has the impact of war on civilians changed during the twentieth century?
