INTRODUCTION TO A LEVEL MATHS AT MGGS

?-758190-65024000Flying start: A Level History (Later Modern)center9652000Welcome to A Level Later Modern History at TRC!Thank you for showing an interest in A Level Later Modern History at TRC. Completing the activities in this document will help give you a flying start to your study of Later Modern History, and also help you judge if it is the right course for you. In addition, doing this work will demonstrate your ability to be a self-motivated, independent student, capable of being highly successful at A Level.The following activities will enable you to: ? develop an understanding of Russian and British history? develop knowledge, understanding and skills related to the A Level Later Modern History courseWe look forward to meeting you all in September, and further supporting you in developing a deep understanding of history, as well as the analytical skills that will help you to be really successful.Alan, Fran, Tom, and TimPlease watch these videos produced by Alan (Head of Humanities) and Tom (Teacher of History)Russia: : subscribe to Alan History Nerd on YouTube, where more content will be uploaded, all designed to help you to prepare for A Level Later Modern History!3962845266100A Level Later Modern History: PlannerThe following plan is meant as a guide to help you structure the activities in this flying start pack between June and August.However, if you would like to complete this at a different pace (spending different amounts of time on each activity) this is entirely your choice.WeekActivityTask SummaryTime allocationComplete?1RussiaCrimean War fact file45 minsBritainSummary of reasons for Labour victory45 mins2RussiaTsarist Russia glossary30 minsBritainWatching Attlee documentary1 hour3RussiaSummary of economic/social condition of Russia30 minsBritainBritain in 1950 mind map45 mins4RussiaAlexander II timeline1 hourBritain1951 to 1964 timeline1 hour5RussiaAlexander III timeline1 hourBritainConservative PMs profiles1 hour6RussiaAlexander II and III profiles1 hourBritainLabour Party profiles1 hour7RussiaEmancipation of the serfs table45 minsBritain1951 election table45 mins8RussiaImpact of emancipation letter1 hourBritainPost war consensus questions45 mins9RussiaAlexander II reforms mind map1 hourBritainPoster advertising 1950s Britain45 mins10RussiaAssassination of Alexander II documentary1 hourBritainSuez Canal news report45 minsWEEK 1Russia ActivityBritain ActivityTASK: Make a fact file about the Crimean War; include details on:CausesThe two sides – which countries were involved?Main event/dates (especially battles)Impact, especially on RussiaTASK: Summarise the article (in the resources section) in no more than 100 words, explaining why Labour won the General Election in 1945. Think in particular about:The Beveridge ReportThe impact of World War IIDifferences between Attlee and ChurchillLabour’s manifestoResources 2Russia ActivityBritain ActivityTASK: Make a glossary, including a definition of the following:TsarImperial RussiaAutocracyOrthodox ChurchRomanovsNobilityThird SectionCensorshipTASK: Watch the documentary (in the resources section) “Clement Attlee: the man who made modern Britain” Resources (up to 10 mins 12 secs) 3Russia ActivityBritain ActivityTASK: Summarise the clip in no more than 100 words; make sure your summary includes details of:Russian society in 1855The Russian economy in 1855A brief comment on the problems that the social/economic condition of Russia could mean for the new Tsar, Alexander IITASK: Using the Quinault article (in the resources section), make a mind map to explain what Britain was like in 1950. Include the following headings:Impact of warPoliticsEconomyPopulationSocietyCultureResources (10 mins 12 secs to the end)\sWEEK 4Russia ActivityBritain ActivityTASK: Make a timeline, detailing the key events of Alexander II’s reign, from 1855 to 1881. Highlight your events in different colours to show which are:PoliticalEconomicSocialOther (e.g. connected to religion, law, or foreign policy)Some events may be more than one of the above!TASK: Make a timeline of the key events from 1951 to 1964; highlight them in different colours to show which are:Political EconomicSocialCulturalForeign policySome events may be more than one of the above!Resources 5Russia ActivityBritain ActivityTASK: Make a timeline, detailing the key events of Alexander III’s reign, from 1881 to 1894. Highlight your events in different colours to show which are:PoliticalEconomicSocialOther (e.g. connected to religion, law, or foreign policy)Some events may be more than one of the above!TASK: Write a short profile (e.g. on a flash card) for each of the following Prime Ministers:Churchill (1951-55)Eden (1955-57)Macmillan (1957-63)Each profile should cover key events/policies of their time in office (briefly!), an example of success, an example of failure, and a brief assessment of their impact/significance.Resources 6Russia ActivityBritain ActivityTASK: Write short profiles for Tsar Alexander II (1855-81) and Tsar Alexander III (1881-1894). Make sure you include:Main policiesAttitude to government (autocratic? More democratic?)An example of successAn example of failureBrief assessment of their impact/significanceTASK: Write a profile of the following Labour politicians:Hugh GaitskellAneurin BevanHarold WilsonEach profile should cover key dates of their careers, as well as an example of success, an example of failure, and a comment on their impact/significance.Resources 7Russia ActivityBritain ActivityTASK: Make a copy of the table below, and fill it in, using the links in the resources section:Reasons why the serfs were emancipatedFactual details about the emancipation (e.g. when, how many were emancipated, how quickly…..TASK: Make a copy of the table below, and fill it in, using the BBC link:Factual details of the 1951 election (especially results statistics)Reason why the Conservative party won the 1951 electionResources 8Russia ActivityBritain ActivityTASK: Listen to the programme about the impact of the emancipation of the serfs, then imagine that you are a former serf in the year 1881, looking back on your life as you write a letter to a friend. In your letter, explain both the positive impact and the negative impact of your emancipation.TASK: Answer the following questions:Define ‘post war consensus’.Define ‘Butskellism’.Explain at least four issues where there was consensus between the Labour and Conservative parties between 1945 and 1964; make sure you give precise examples.Resources 9Russia ActivityBritain ActivityTASK: Using the article in the resources section, make a mind map about Alexander II’s other reforms (apart from the emancipation of the serfs). Try to include details on:Military reformsFinancial reformsLocal governmentEducation Legal reformsTASK: The year is 1960. Imagine you are advertising Britain as an ideal location to move to. Make a poster, explaining why Britain is booming (think carefully about examples of affluence and new consumer goods).Resources\s 10Russia ActivityBritain ActivityTASK: Watch the documentary (in the resources section) “The assassination of Alexander II”.TASK: Using the resources provided, write a news report or a newspaper article from 1957, just after the resignation of Anthony Eden. Your article should explain:Why Britain decided to intervene in SuezFactual details about the events of the crisisThe US reaction to the crisisWhy Eden had to resignResources ................
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