Edexcel alevel history - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

A level History Coursework for Edexcel exam board done in the year 2023 and marked and graded an A* (38/40 marks) by the exam board. The question this coursework is focused on is "Historians have disagreed about the causes of the Cold War. What is your view about the causes of the Cold War?". This is a 400 word essay that is fully referenced and proof read with added appendices. The point argued in this essay is that the Cold War was the fault of America due to their economic advantage,...

In-depth revision material for topics 1A: Why did monarchical government fail 1625-49?, 1B: Why did Republican rule fail to provide a lasting settlement 1649-60, 1C: Why was the Stuart monarchy restored in 1660 only to collapse 28 years later?, 2A: How effectively did the Church of England/Anglicanism overcome its challenges? - includes evidence for for and against arguments, timelines and context.

Five in-depth essay plans for the Britain, edexcel history a-level. Includes how to structure the essays, context, arguments and counter arguments that work with different question types, as well as a source question example and plan.

To what extent was military involvement in politics responsible for political instability in the years 1646-60? - A-grade response to this key exam question - compares and evaluates reasons for political instability including: Military involvement, parliamentary opposition to Cromwell, Cromwells aims

An example source (Miller), with key parts highlighted, and a summary paragraph on 'How far do you agree' with Miller's argument. A helpful example on how to tackle source questions.

In-depth summary of the Great Fire of London and its political/economic/social repercussions - bullet-points under the four headings: The Fire, The King, The Blame, The Aftermath

Was the Restoration Settlement 1660-64 the main reason for Charles II's difficult relations with his parliaments in the years 1665-81? - In-depth essay plan for this type of exam question

A summary of Oliver Cromwell's aims as Lord Protector - definitions and explanations of his ideas behind 'settlement' and 'reformation', as well as the reasons for the failure of his parliaments, appointment of the Major-Generals and refusal of the crown.

In-depth notes about the significance of North America and the Caribbean in 17th century Britain, as well as a summary of the significance of British control the Triangular Trade (including why/how British control of the Triangular Trade increased and how it affected the economy).

An A-grade response to a source question comparing Julian Hoppit and John Morrill's arguments on whether British parliamentary power increased in the period. Great example on how to tackle a source question in general.