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History, Government and Politics. From GCSE to A level you will find something that catches both your eye and the eye of your students. I have recently published a book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1718040245?pf_rd_p=71cb17e9-f468-4d3f-94d5-a0de44c50a7e&pf_rd_r=N651242J7B714HVHDFCM I have also set up a YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS0B9bmin-aBgKzGZ5vkdA?view_as=subscriber

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History, Government and Politics. From GCSE to A level you will find something that catches both your eye and the eye of your students. I have recently published a book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1718040245?pf_rd_p=71cb17e9-f468-4d3f-94d5-a0de44c50a7e&pf_rd_r=N651242J7B714HVHDFCM I have also set up a YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS0B9bmin-aBgKzGZ5vkdA?view_as=subscriber
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION For Edexcel IGCSE
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THE FRENCH REVOLUTION For Edexcel IGCSE

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“Those who fail to learn from History, are forced to repeat it.” This IGCSE Edexcel History book serves as a vital guide to the French Revolution, a pivotal moment in history that shaped the modern world. It aims to pass on the lessons learned from the revolution to help future generations avoid similar mistakes. Complete with fun facts, timelines, images, sources, and quotes, this book is an essential resource for classrooms and individuals seeking to understand the French Revolution and it’s consequences. Written by Alex Kerr, an acclaimed military historian, this book is a valuable addition to the study of history and can be found on Amazon and Blackwells.
PDF Book: Mussolini's Italy, CIE, A Level.
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PDF Book: Mussolini's Italy, CIE, A Level.

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“Mussolini’s Italy, 1919 - 1941,” for A level CIE, Paper 4. An engaging exploration of Benito Mussolini’s tumultuous reign. This book delves deep into Italy’s history, vividly portraying the rise of fascism. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the era’s political, social, and economic intricacies. With its engaging storytelling, it sparks critical thinking and classroom discussions and includes tasks at the end of each section for students. Relevant to today’s world, this resource enhances your history curriculum, fostering a lifelong love of history and helping students grasp the complexities of the past. Purchase your copy from TES today!
The Causes of  The Cold War
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The Causes of The Cold War

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This comprehensive A-level history textbook provides an insightful examination of the complex causes that led to the Cold War, a pivotal period in global history. Tailored specifically for the Cambridge International curriculum, this book offers a thorough analysis of the political, ideological, and geopolitical factors that fueled the East-West divide after World War II. Written by experienced Teacher and Historian, Alex Kerr, “The Causes of the Cold War” explores the origins and development of this enduring conflict, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide students with a deep understanding of the key events, personalities, and ideologies that shaped this era. Covering topics such as the ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union, the impact of World War II on international relations, the division of Europe, and the strategies of containment and deterrence, this text provides students with a solid foundation for understanding the causes and consequences of the Cold War. With engaging narrative, critical analysis, and thought-provoking questions, this textbook fosters historical thinking skills, encourages evaluation of differing interpretations, and prompts students to develop their own arguments and perspectives. It also includes relevant primary source material to stimulate class discussions and independent research.
The League of Nations Unit of Work
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The League of Nations Unit of Work

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Everything on the League of Nations, designed for Cambridge International but could easily be adapted for most subjects at A level and As Level. It is full of homework, tasks, sources and reading tasks. I would advise the use of computers for your students for these lessons.
Edexcel IGCSE The history of Medicine 1850-1950
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Edexcel IGCSE The history of Medicine 1850-1950

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This is a collection of material for teaching from the breadth study on the changing nature of medicine. Paul Ehrlich Robert Koch Louis Pasteur Ignaz Sommeiweis Wilhelm Roentgen Joseph Lister Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Florence Nightingale Plus a balloon debate, and other games and some source work to help students gain a full understanding of how medicine has changed.
IGCSE Edexcel The Vietnam Conflict, 1945 - 1975 Chapter 2 Arrival of the Americans
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IGCSE Edexcel The Vietnam Conflict, 1945 - 1975 Chapter 2 Arrival of the Americans

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This is part of a book I authored for IGCSE Edexcel History. It is available on Amazon and Blackwells. 'Those who fail to learn from History, are forced to repeat it.’ The last message to Washington from Saigon in 1975, from CIA Chief Thomas Polgar. It was the first time the United States had been defeated in a conflict. This book is a perfect guide to the Vietnam Conflict. With more recent wars in the Middle East having similar issues and style of warfare. This book hopes to pass on to the next generation the issues, mistakes and lessons learnt from the Vietnam conflict in order to avoid them in future conflicts. The book is a perfect addition to any classroom or to anyone wanting to learn about the events taking place in Vietnam or in the United States, from war to peace, to anti-war and pro-war protests. This book includes facts, a timeline of events, detailed pictures, mini-bios of key people involved, sources, quotes, it discusses who won the war, and how this was achieved. US policy and intervention, 1954–64 The aims of the Geneva Conference (1954) and the US response Eisenhower and the Domino Theory, the formation of South Vietnam Life in North and South Vietnam under Ho Chi Minh and Ngo Dinh Diem The impact of Ho’s policies to unite Vietnam, the NLF, and the Ho Chi Minh Trail The response of US, the Strategic Hamlet Programme and the fall of Diem (1963)
IGCSE Edexcel The Vietnam Conflict, 1945 - 75 Chapter 3 Escalation of the War
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IGCSE Edexcel The Vietnam Conflict, 1945 - 75 Chapter 3 Escalation of the War

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This is part of a book I authored on the Vietnam Conflict 1945 - 75. This is for the IGCSE Edexcel syllabus. 'Those who fail to learn from History, are forced to repeat it.’ The last message to Washington from Saigon in 1975, from CIA Chief Thomas Polgar. It was the first time the United States had been defeated in a conflict. This book is a perfect guide to the Vietnam Conflict. With more recent wars in the Middle East having similar issues and style of warfare. This book hopes to pass on to the next generation the issues, mistakes and lessons learnt from the Vietnam conflict in order to avoid them in future conflicts. The book is a perfect addition to any classroom or to anyone wanting to learn about the events taking place in Vietnam or in the United States, from war to peace, to anti-war and pro-war protests. This book includes facts, a timeline of events, detailed pictures, mini-bios of key people involved, sources, quotes, it discusses who won the war, and how this was achieved. Confrontation in the Vietnam War, escalation 1964–68 The roles of Johnson, McNamara, Westmoreland (1965–68) Guerrilla Jungle warfare Theory in Vietnam Search and Destroy from 1966 to 1967 The bombing campaign Operation Rolling Thunder A televised war The siege of Khe Sanh The Battle of Hue 1968 The Tet Offensive
Complete Edexcel IGCSE Weimar Republic (You will need Germany: Development of Dictatorship, book)
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Complete Edexcel IGCSE Weimar Republic (You will need Germany: Development of Dictatorship, book)

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Welcome to another exciting and complete course for the Edexcel IGCSE Germany: Development of Dictatorship, 1918 - 45. The lessons have been developed in a flipped classroom format. Students are expected to read as part of the homework and then complete tasks inside the classroom. However, there are so many tasks they could easily be converted into homework. These lesson can be covered over 14 lessons or easily extended. The course content also includes: The establishment of the Weimar Republic and its early problems. The recovery of Germany, 1924 - 29 The rise of Hitler and the Nazis to January 1933 Nazi Germany 1933 - 39 Germany and the occupied territories during the Second World War. We have included 3, 16 mark, essay questions. I have also included two free videos from my YouTube Channel. My website link is below: https://oxfordshirehistoryteacher.com/
The Causes of  World War One For CIE
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The Causes of World War One For CIE

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“The Causes of World War I” is a comprehensive and engaging A Level history book that delves into the complex web of factors that led to the outbreak of World War I. Written for the Cambridge International History syllabus, this book offers a deep exploration of the causes of the war, providing students with a nuanced understanding of this pivotal moment in history. Drawing upon the latest research and historical analysis, the book examines the underlying causes that set the stage for the global conflict. It delves into the rise of nationalism and imperialism, the intricate system of alliances, the militaristic ambitions of major powers, and the simmering tensions in Europe. Each chapter sheds light on the key events, developments, and ideologies that contributed to the outbreak of war. Throughout the book, prominent historians’ perspectives are included, offering diverse viewpoints and encouraging critical thinking. Students will gain insights from renowned scholars such as Margaret MacMillan, Niall Ferguson, Christopher Clark, and others, who provide valuable analyses and interpretations of the causes of World War I. By examining the political, economic, social, and psychological factors at play, the book presents a comprehensive overview of the complex landscape of early 20th-century Europe. It highlights the interconnectedness of events, showing how seemingly isolated incidents led to a catastrophic global conflict.
Complete IGCSE Edexcel The League of Nations and the U.N course.
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Complete IGCSE Edexcel The League of Nations and the U.N course.

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This is a full unit of work for the Edexcel IGCSE International Organisations including the United Nations and the League of Nations. It contains information on the entire topic over 16 lessons. Including: The League of Nations and United Nations structure. Nansen, Abyssinia, Manchuria, the Wall Street Crash, Palestine, Korea, Congo, Lebanon, Namibia, Serbia, Bosnia, Iraq wars, Somalia and the Sudan. There is homework and differentiated tasks including 4 worksheets… This unit covers it all and ticks all the OFSTED boxes.
US Government
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US Government

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Great set of work sheets, which can easily be converted into one if not multiple lessons. Showing the constitution, federal, state systems of government. Everything has clear labels and should easily teach to your students how the US political system works. There are details on key amendments as well.
WW2 and the expanding Japanese Empire
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WW2 and the expanding Japanese Empire

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A full lesson on the expansion of the Japanese Empire during World War 2. Allow your students to become the leaders of the Japanese Empire and they will decide the direction of the Empire. This is a very interactive lesson for students studying the Changing nature of warfare for Edexcel. The lesson also contains information on the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, as well as a starter and homework. Enjoy.
Government of Italy, 1861-1921/1922
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Government of Italy, 1861-1921/1922

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A brief look at the Government of Italy before the take over by Mussolini. Includes diagrams of Government and how laws are passed, tasks, and homework. Details each department's role and allows debate to level of power, the King, Ministers, Chamber of Deputies and Senate.
From Wiemar Republic to Nazi Dictatorship 1933-1934: Rise of the dictatorship.
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From Wiemar Republic to Nazi Dictatorship 1933-1934: Rise of the dictatorship.

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This resource contains a variety of individual, class and group tasks for students to work on, as well as a systematic and animated break down of Hitler’s rise to power. It starts off with Lesson objectives. Then a simple diagram of the Weimar Republic, which moves on to a detailed break down of the functions of the different parts of the federal government. Then moves onto a timeline of events. Finally, an animated break down of Hitler’s rise to power, and him taking over each event, with each event linked to the government. Homework at the end.
Reasons for non involvement of Russia, Germany and the USA
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Reasons for non involvement of Russia, Germany and the USA

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Big Idea: Identifying and understanding the reasons why the USA, Russia and Germany were not involved in the League. Aim: Further skills to be developed for analysising sources. For this course you will need the following books: International Relations, 1879–2004 ISBN 9780192853523 The League of Nations and the Organization of Peace ISBN 9781408228211 Access to History: Rivalry and Accord - International Relations 1870-1914, 2nd Edition ISBN-10: 0340804319 ISBN-13: 978-0340804315 I have created a course for Cambridge Internationals As level History, Component One, International Option: The Search for International Peace and Security, 1919–1945. This should help teach any student the entire course, it is advisable that you allow students access to the internet during these lessons. You will have activities, reading, and homework provided. These lessons could easily be adapted to other League of Nations courses.