Edexcel AS/A Level History, Paper 1&2 notes

A-Star grade A-level history notes for Paper 1F (American Dream) Used last year by a current Cambridge University History and Politics student Achieved A* in History A-Level using these notes Includes summaries of each section of the textbook and evidence sheets with questions to help you learn (and quiz yourself on) exactly what you need to know to write any exam question on the paper (with all 4 breadth sections and the depth on Reagan) Notes based on the official Pearson textbook (facts ...

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121 pages

Written in 2022/2023

sc2459

A-Star grade A-level history notes for Paper 2F (South Africa) Used last year by a current Cambridge University History and Politics student Achieved A* in History A-Level using these notes Includes summaries of each section of the textbook and evidence sheets with questions to help you learn (and quiz yourself on) exactly what you need to know to write any exam question on the paper Notes based on the official Pearson textbook (facts and statistics from there, not my own)

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73 pages

Written in 2022/2023

sc2459

Summarises theme 1 to theme 3. It doesn't cover any content removed from the 2022 exam, it only covers topics from the advance information, which you will need for the 2022 exam. I used these to get an A*

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16 pages

Written in 2021/2022

StudiousOwl

Pages 1-12: Hitler's Foreign Policy Pages 15-35: Weimar Germany Pages 36-56: Nazi Germany Pages 57-60: FRG Detailed notes, in class we went through the book called: 'Edexcel AS/A Level History, Paper 1&2: Nationalism, dictatorship and Democracy in 20th Century Europe Student Book + ActiveBook (Edexcel GCE History 2015) ' which is where some information would have come from.

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71 pages

Written in 2022/2023

charisbradley

8 in-depth mind maps covering everything you need to know for questions 1 and 2 of the Edexcel A level history course Russia 1917-1991.

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8 pages

Written in 2022/2023

lucyalicewalker

This document is a complete summery of the breadth topic Control of the People, USSR 1917-85. It covers every aspect needed for the A Level Edexcel E route History paper 1. These notes helped me get an A and get an offer from Oxford to study history.

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14 pages

Written in 2022/2023

freyaurnes

Summarised the key facts and figures from the textbook to memorise for paper 1, Britain transformed option, this was the bulk of my revision for paper 1 and helped me achieve an A in history overall, I performed the best in this paper, this form of note taking and memorising worked best for me.

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39 pages

Written in 2024/2025

otoko1072

Detailed, high-quality notes for Edexcel A Level History Topic 1.5: The Impact of the Reagan Presidency (1981–96), covering the full specification with clear, in-depth analysis. These notes explore Reagan’s domestic and foreign policies, the impact of Reaganomics, and the extent of political, economic, and social change in the USA, while also assessing continuity into the early 1990s. Structured for effective revision and top-level exam performance, they include precise evidence, key debates...

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8 pages

Written in 2024/2025

kirapatel

This document has a timeline of events, separated in topics like the exam in A* style standard. It is coherent and easy to understand summary of the key events and time periods within Paper 1 history.

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57 pages

Written in 2023/2024

rheamadhas

This document has a timeline of events, separated in topics like the exam in A* style standard. It is coherent and easy to understand summary of the key events and time periods within Paper 2 history.

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38 pages

Written in 2023/2024

rheamadhas

This document provides a full summary of the chapter Fall of the USSR 1985-92. It goes into depth in the role of Gorbachev, Yeltsin and other long term and short factors in the collapse. I used these notes in my mocks to get an A* predicted and have a place at Oxford for history

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11 pages

Written in 2022/2023

freyaurnes

This document provides a full summary of the chapter Social developments from 1917-85. It goes into depth into the strategies taken to increase equality, education and changes in employment and workI used these notes in my mocks to get an A* predicted and have a place at Oxford for history

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12 pages

Written in 2022/2023

freyaurnes

Notes that helped me get an A overall in history, taken from reading the book, pulling out the key info/ facts that should be memorised, a complete summary of everything their is to know for paper 2 USA challenge and conformity, this was the entirety of my revision (content wise) for this paper

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22 pages

Written in 2025/2026

otoko1072

Detailed, high-quality notes for Edexcel A Level History Topic 2B.4: The End of Apartheid and the Creation of the ‘Rainbow Nation’ (1984–94), covering the full specification with clear, in-depth analysis. These notes explain the collapse of apartheid, key negotiations, and the roles of major individuals and organisations, while tracking the transition to majority rule. Structured for effective revision and top-level exam performance, they include precise evidence, key themes, and strong an...

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9 pages

Written in 2024/2025

kirapatel

Predicted essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1, Option 1F: In Search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96, - How accurate is it to say that the improvements to the position of African Americans were mostly due to the leadership of black organisations in the period 1955–80? - How accurate is it to say that Black civil rights campaigners achieved more through legal challenges than through protest in the years 1917–55? - How far do you agree that the federal government w...

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7 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

kirapatel

4 in depth mind maps containing everything you need to know for the Edexcel A level history interpretation question. The 4 mind maps are on the following topics: economic weaknesses, failure of Gorbachev's political reforms, nationalism, and the roles of Gorbachev and Yeltsin.

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4 pages

Written in 2022/2023

lucyalicewalker

Summaries of the backgrounds and actions of 3 high-ranking party figures: Zhou Enali, Zhu De, and Liu Shaqoi. Describes their relationship with Mao as well as their rises and falls from power in the context of the tumultuous events of the course such as the cultural revolution and the great leap forward.

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3 pages

Written in 2022/2023

friedrice73

This document offers a detailed examination of the key milestones in the political evolution of Australia from 1789 to 1828. It provides an in-depth look at pivotal events and legislative changes that shaped the governance and socio-political landscape of New South Wales (NSW) and Van Diemen’s Land during the early colonial period. Each significant event is summarized to highlight its impact on the colony’s administration, justice system, and societal structure. Useful for A-Level students a...

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1 pages

Written in 2023/2024

friedrice73

This document consists of highly detailed notes and essay plans for questions that I guarantee you will be almost identical to the questions you will see in your exam. This document pertains to Theme 3 of Communist Russia - Control of the People .

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4 pages

Written in 2021/2022

Grade A+

KonradPompe

Providing an in-depth, but clearly summarised, description of the impact of Thatcher's governments on Britain. The notes are well condensed into a table format for clarity and easy reading.

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19 pages

Written in 2025/2026

izzylavery

Providing an in-depth, but clearly summarised, description of the impact of Thatcher's governments on Britain. The notes are well condensed into a table format for clarity and easy reading.

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19 pages

Written in 2025/2026

izzylavery

Detailed essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1, Option 1F: In Search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96, covering Part 3 (2021–2022 Knowledge questions). - How accurate is it to say that the most significant influence on US politics, in the years 1917–60, was a commitment to isolationism? - 2021 1 - How far do you agree that, in the years 1941–80, the growing affluence of most Americans was the primary reason for improvements in leisure and travel opportunities? - 202...

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16 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

kirapatel

Detailed essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1, Option 1F: In Search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96, covering Part 2 (2019–2020 Knowledge questions). - How accurate is it to say that in the years 1917-55 there was very limited improvement in the lives of black Americans? - 2019 1 - How accurate is it to say that in the years 1941-80, the impact of war and the Cold War brought about a decline in the confidence the nation had in the presidency? - 2019 2 - How far do you...

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15 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

kirapatel

Detailed essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1, Option 1F: In Search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96, covering Part 1 (2017–2018 Knowledge questions). - How far do you agree that the New Deal brought about a significant improvement in the lives of racial minorities and women? - 2017 1 - How accurate is it to say that it was the actions of civil rights leaders that explain the increased success of the civil rights campaign in the years 1955-68? - 2017 2 - How far do y...

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15 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

kirapatel

Predicted essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1, Option 1F: In Search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96, - How accurate is it to say that the improvements to the position of African Americans were mostly due to the leadership of black organisations in the period 1955–80? - How accurate is it to say that Black civil rights campaigners achieved more through legal challenges than through protest in the years 1917–55? - How far do you agree that the federal government w...

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7 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

kirapatel

Detailed, high-quality notes for Edexcel A Level History Topic 1.5: The Impact of the Reagan Presidency (1981–96), covering the full specification with clear, in-depth analysis. These notes explore Reagan’s domestic and foreign policies, the impact of Reaganomics, and the extent of political, economic, and social change in the USA, while also assessing continuity into the early 1990s. Structured for effective revision and top-level exam performance, they include precise evidence, key debates...

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8 pages

Written in 2024/2025

kirapatel

Detailed, high-quality notes for Edexcel A Level History Topic 2B.4: The End of Apartheid and the Creation of the ‘Rainbow Nation’ (1984–94), covering the full specification with clear, in-depth analysis. These notes explain the collapse of apartheid, key negotiations, and the roles of major individuals and organisations, while tracking the transition to majority rule. Structured for effective revision and top-level exam performance, they include precise evidence, key themes, and strong an...

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9 pages

Written in 2024/2025

kirapatel

Detailed, high-quality notes for Edexcel A Level History Topic 2B.3: Redefining Resistance and Challenges to National Party Power (1968–83), covering the full specification with clear, in-depth analysis. These notes break down key movements, individuals, and turning points, helping you understand how resistance evolved and how the National Party was challenged over time. Structured for easy revision and strong exam application, they include precise evidence, key themes, and analytical links ne...

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10 pages

Written in 2025/2026

kirapatel

Notes that helped me get an A overall in history, taken from reading the book, pulling out the key info/ facts that should be memorised, a complete summary of everything their is to know for paper 2 USA challenge and conformity, this was the entirety of my revision (content wise) for this paper

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22 pages

Written in 2025/2026

otoko1072

Summarised the key facts and figures from the textbook to memorise for paper 1, Britain transformed option, this was the bulk of my revision for paper 1 and helped me achieve an A in history overall, I performed the best in this paper, this form of note taking and memorising worked best for me.

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39 pages

Written in 2024/2025

otoko1072

Revision notes that I made & used to get an A* in Edexcel A Level History. Includes: - full notes for all topics and subtopics, based on the textbook and revision guide - statistics for every subtopic and theme (with recommendations highlighted) - key dates for every subtopic and theme (with recommendations highlighted)

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44 pages

Written in 2025/2026

juliakaufholz

Revision notes I made & used to get an A* in Edexcel A level history Includes: - full content summary for the whole topic, separated by subtopic and theme question - statistics per subtopic and theme question (recommendations highlighted) - key dates per subtopic and theme question (also with highlights)

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33 pages

Written in 2025/2026

juliakaufholz

Highly detailed collection of notes transformed into a series of questions that pass throughout the course of the Reagan presidency as covered in the A-level history Edexcel Pearson textbook and beyond with notes from personal wider reading, highly useful for the contextual knowledge needed to answer source interpretations in section C of paper 1F - In Search of the American Dream

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16 pages

Written in 2024/2025

julian_mara

A* Revision resource detailing the industrial (and agricultural) successes of the 5 year plans of the Soviet Union under Stalin, Khrushchev and Brezhnev. Perfect for Edexcel A-Level History Russia topic. Useful for remembering key information.

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1 pages

Written in 2023/2024

friedrice73

This document offers a detailed examination of the key milestones in the political evolution of Australia from 1789 to 1828. It provides an in-depth look at pivotal events and legislative changes that shaped the governance and socio-political landscape of New South Wales (NSW) and Van Diemen’s Land during the early colonial period. Each significant event is summarized to highlight its impact on the colony’s administration, justice system, and societal structure. Useful for A-Level students a...

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1 pages

Written in 2023/2024

friedrice73

A 19/20 A* response to a Section C interpretations question on the role of nationalism in the fall of the USSR. This was marked by my teacher, a former examiner. The question was taken from the Edexcel sample paper.

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3 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

friedrice73

Summaries of the backgrounds and actions of 3 high-ranking party figures: Zhou Enali, Zhu De, and Liu Shaqoi. Describes their relationship with Mao as well as their rises and falls from power in the context of the tumultuous events of the course such as the cultural revolution and the great leap forward.

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3 pages

Written in 2022/2023

friedrice73

This document has a timeline of events, separated in topics like the exam in A* style standard. It is coherent and easy to understand summary of the key events and time periods within Paper 2 history.

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38 pages

Written in 2023/2024

rheamadhas

This document has a timeline of events, separated in topics like the exam in A* style standard. It is coherent and easy to understand summary of the key events and time periods within Paper 1 history.

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57 pages

Written in 2023/2024

rheamadhas

A-Star grade A-level history notes for Paper 2F (South Africa) Used last year by a current Cambridge University History and Politics student Achieved A* in History A-Level using these notes Includes summaries of each section of the textbook and evidence sheets with questions to help you learn (and quiz yourself on) exactly what you need to know to write any exam question on the paper Notes based on the official Pearson textbook (facts and statistics from there, not my own)

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73 pages

Written in 2022/2023

sc2459