History at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury.

Here is a list of revision topics for key stage 4 with helpful links to relevant internet sites that we have found useful.  Read through our pages and you might find some valuable information for pupils and teachers.

Core content- International Relations 1919-1989.
Key issues:

  • Were the peace treaties fair?
  • To what extent was the League of Nations a success?
  • Why had international peace collapsed by 1939?
  • Who was to blame for the Cold War?

Some useful internet sites:
http://www..eclispe~dj6523/gcserevision/1ww
Here is a range of GCSE material.  This site is a bit limited but it is worth a look.
http://ac.acusd.edu/History/text/versaillestreaty/vercontents.
This is a little bit hard for GCSE pupils but it has some interesting maps, cartoons and other bits.
http:sunsite.unc.edu/expo/soviet.exhibit/intro2.
Lot of information from US congress, good information but a bit longwinded on the Cold War.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/modern/index.
A really good interactive site with a quiz and multiple choice questions and good links to other sites.

In depth study Germany 1919-1945.
Key issues:

  • Was Weimar doomed from the start?
  • Why was Hitler able to take over Germany by 1934?
  • How effective was Nazi control of Germany?
  • What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?
The addresses for this part are continued on the next page.