Unit 3 Depth Studies and Associated Historical Controversies

A Grade essay answering the question: How far do you agree with the view that the Cold War came to an end because of Ronald Reagan's uncompromising anti-communism?.

A* grade essay answering the question: ‘US-Soviet relations did not fundamentally improve in the 1970s.’ How far do you agree with this view? (June 2011)

Summary notes for the entire textbook for the course (Edexcel GCE History: A World Divided: Superpower Relations 1944-90) .

A* grade essay answering the question: The breakdown in Sino-Soviet relations was primarily due to ideological differences? How far do you agree?

This document contains five Part A essays and one Part B essay. The author received an A* for this subject, as well as two other A* and a B (in Maths). Proof: https://www.dropbox.com/s/i3nrlr1wen587yq/examproof.png?dl=0 *"The transformation in the fortunes of the NSDAP in the years 1930-33 was largely because of Hitler's remarkable talents as a politician." (28/30) *How far do you agree that the Nazi regime did not face any serious challenges from opposition between 1939 and 1945? (30/30) *'...

Chronological and well presented notes. I gained the highest grade in my college for History using my detailed notes which are a precise summary of every page from the book Kaiser to Furher 1900 - 1945. These notes include a timeline and summary of each chapter along with clearly laid out sections making it easier to make links and develop arguments from the notes, something that is key if you wish to gain a high grade in History.

Three mind maps summarising faction and court politics in Tudor England. Covers: the causes (religion, personal interest, government), key events (Cromwell, Cranmer, Katherine Parr, Edward's reign) and impact on royal authority. Designed to answer the "Faction and court politics, 1539-53" section of Edexcel Unit 3, Option B, Module A1, "Protest, Crisis and Rebellion in England, 1536- 88" but also useful for other exam boards as an introduction or for revision.

Two mind maps summarising Anglo-Spanish relations in Mary I's reign and Elizabeth I's reign. Cover key topics including the Spanish Marriage, the Spanish Armada and Mary Queen of Scots. Created for the "Anglo-Spanish relations, 1553-88" section of Edexcel Unit 3, Option B, Module A1, "Protest, Crisis and Rebellion in England, 1536- 88" but useful for other exam boards as an introduction or as revision.

Three mind maps summarising the religious settlements of each of the post-Reformation Tudor monarchs, Edward I, Mary I & Elizabeth I. Each covers: religious policy; reasons for policy; impact of policy; opposition to policy. Designed for the "Religious changes under Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I, 1547-66" section of Edexcel Unit 3, Option B, Module A1, "Protest, Crisis and Rebellion in England, 1536- 88" but useful to other exam boards as revision or an introduction.