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GCSE History
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. With this mantra in mind, our lessons will place you in the shoes of Kennedy and Khrushchev and enable you to explore and understand their reasons behind key decisions. Lessons may ask you to make judgements or conclude whether the US Prohibition Act was successful. You will leave having engaged critically with these fascinating historical arguments.
History at Seaford is about engaging with the historical narrative rather than never-ending facts, and ensuring all students leave as able historians, in the hope that not all history will be repeated!
Course Outline:
The course consists of 2 examination papers; each paper has two componentsaslisted below:
1. Paper1(50%ofthe course, 1 hour 45 minute written examination)
• Germany,1918-1945
• SuperpowerRelations, 1943-1973
2. Paper 2 (50% of the course, 1 hour 45 minute written examination)
• USA,1919-1941
• ChangesinMedicine
Examination Board:
Edexcel
Head of Department:
MrJGisby
“Many of the topics covered are not just relatable to current affairs but are still influencing our lives today.”
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