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The Triumph of Communism in China is a part of theme 2 of the CIE History (9489) International History option which deals with the Cold War in Asia. The document covers the key points that are in the syllabus, such as the Nationalists and Communists in China, US involvement with Chaing Kai Shek, Soviet and US Policy in China, the Marshall Mission, the US and the Chinese civil war, the defeat of the Nationalists, the Sino-Soviet Pact and most importantly the reasons China fell to communism and th...

These revision notes follow the updated CAIE A-level History 9489 syllabus and scheme of work for for Paper 4: European option, Depth study 1: European history in the interwar years, 1919–41, Theme 2: Stalin’s Russia, 1924-41. Easy to follow, clear and very detailed notes that cover all the core content topics with useful study weblinks. Sample exemplar essays with comments/ feedback. Ideal for teachers and students! (62 pages)

In-depth notes about the CIE INTERNATIONAL OPTION HISTORY 1870-1945. This contains Unit 3 only, about the League of Nations and International relations in the 1930s. Has key dates, perspectives and significance

In-depth notes about the international option for CIE AS LEVEL history 1870-1945. This contains Unit 2 only about the League of Nations and International Relations in the 1920s. Contains key dates, perspectives and significance of events

In-depth notes from the International Option in AS level CIE History 1870-1945. This is about Unit One only, Empires and Emergence of World Powers. Includes key dates and their significance

Paper 3 is notorious for its potential pitfalls as getting the interpretation wrong can cost you almost half of the 40 marks offered! These summary notes will give you the most concise bits of knowledge you need to be familiar with about the 4 interpretations for the Origins of the Cold War: 1. Traditional/Orthodox, 2. Revisionist, 3: Post-Revisionist, 4: Post-Post-Revisionist/Post-Soviet as well as specific arguments from important historians you can reference to WOW the examiners.

Stressed about the exam? Worried that Cambridge will throw you a curveball question? These extensive essay plans helped me not only to get an A* but also the TOP IN THE WORLD award for A Level History and they can help you too. They cover every point of the syllabus that can be asked as the Paper 4 HITLER'S GERMANY question. Split into 1. Rise to power 2. Political policies 3. Economic policies 4. Social policies 5. Foreign policies. You can be one step ahead of that dreaded question. ...

Stressed about the exam? Worried that Cambridge will throw you a curveball question? These extensive essay plans helped me not only to get an A* but also the TOP IN THE WORLD award for A Level History and they can help you too. They cover every point of the syllabus that can be asked as the Paper 4 Dictators option STALIN'S RUSSIA question. Split into 1. Leadership struggle 2. Political policies 3. Economic policies 4. Social policies 5. Foreign policies. Also included are EVERY pas...

This document provides a timeline with detailed summary and in-depth analysis of Indonesian War to Independence. This is particularly useful for the study of A Level History, in the context of Cold War and US foreign policy in South East Asia.

An in-depth summary of the industrial revolution, including everything you need to know about overseas trade, technological innovation, entrepreneurship and much more.

An in-depth summary of the french revolution including everything you need to know about Louis XVI, the Directory, Napoleon...

These revision notes follow the updated CAIE A-level History 9489 syllabus and scheme of work for for Topic 2: The Holocaust. Easy to follow, clear and very detailed notes that cover all the core content topics and historians' interpretations with exam guidance and useful study weblinks. Ideal for students!

A model answer for paper 4 CIE on Hitler's consolidation of power. Good revision tool for other exam boards as has so much condensed information .

Two model answers to source based essays for the CIE board. One 23/25 essay done with no time restrictions, and a 24/25 essay under exam conditions to give you an idea of what can be achieved in both settings. I also have compiled a list of advice with examples from my own essays to help you write your own and recognise patterns of what works. As there is so much information in this document I have priced it like I would a bundle.

Two model answers to source based essays for the CIE board. One 23/25 essay done with no time restrictions, and a 24/25 essay under exam conditions to give you an idea of what can be achieved in both settings. I also have compiled a list of advice with examples from my own essays to help you write your own and recognise patterns of what works. As there is so much information in this document I have priced it like I would a bundle.

Complete summary of the build up to the civil war, and the tensions that surrounded the US at the time. For CIE a level history specifically but can generally be used as notes on the US as well.

Cambridge as and a level 9489 history notes A summary of the gilded age and progressive era

Cambridge AS and A Level history notes 9489 Causes of the Civil war

Cambridge AS and A level history of the USA 9489 Reconstruction of the USA 1865-1877

Cambridge AS and A Level history notes 9489 Summary of the Civil war