REVISION CHECKLIST GCSE HISTORY
PAPER ONE, PART ONE – THE COLD WAR 1945 - 75
REVISION TOPIC
UNIT ONE: THE EARLY COLD WAR
Revised
Capitalism and Communism
Yalta Conference
Potsdam Conference
Why had the alliance broken down by 1946?
The Soviet Takeover of eastern Europe – Red Army, Secret Police and weakness of east
European countries
Iron Curtain
Greece
Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan
Why did Stalin blockade Berlin
Berlin blockade and Airlift
The formation of NATO
Who was more to blame for the Cold War – the USA or USSR?
REVISION TOPIC
UNIT TWO: THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS
Cuba before 1961 – Batista and Castro’s revolution
The Bay of Pigs invasion
Why did Khrushchev put missiles on Cuba?
What were Kennedy’s options when he discovered the missiles?
The events in the crisis
Who gained the most from the Cuban missile crisis?
Revised
REVISION TOPIC
UNIT THREE: THE VIETNAM WAR
How did the USA first get involved in Vietnam, 1945 – 1961?
How did the USA get fully involved in Vietnam, 1961 – 65?
American tactics
Viet Cong tactics
The My Lai Massacre
The Tet Offensive
The Media in the Vietnam War
The anti-war movement
Vietnamisation
Revised
REVISION CHECKLIST GCSE HISTORY
PAPER ONE, PART TWO – GERMANY 1918 - 45
REVISION TOPIC
UNIT ONE: Was the Weimar Republic doomed from the start?
Germany at the end of WWI
The Weimar Constitution
The Treaty of Versailles
Threats from the Left and Right (e.g. the Kapp Putsch)
Hyper Inflation
How did Germany recover after 1924 under Stresemann?
How did Weimar survive during the 1920s?
Revised
REVISION TOPIC
UNIT TWO: Why was Hitler able to come to power?
Early Nazi Ideas (25 Point Plan)
Why did the Nazis have so little success during the 1920s?
How far were the Nazis a peaceful and democratic party after the Munich Putsch?
Why did the Nazis become so popular after 1929? The Nazis strengths and Weimar’s
weaknesses
What were the factors in the Nazis becoming so popular?
 Policies
 Leadership
 Unity
 Great Depression
 Sneaky Deal
Revised
REVISION TOPIC
UNIT THREE: How did Hitler control Germany?
The Reichstag Fire and Enabling Act
The Night of the Long Knives
Terror – the Gestapo, the SS, the Courts, Concentration Camps
Propaganda – Radio, Olympics, Censorship and Rallies
Opposition to the Nazis
The treatment of Minorities (Jews in Nazi Germany)
Revised
REVISION TOPIC
UNIT FOUR: Life in Nazi Germany
Women
Young people
The economy and workers
WWII
Revised
REVISION CHECKLIST GCSE HISTORY
PAPER TWO – BRITISH DEPTH STUDY, 1900 - 1918
REVISION TOPIC
UNIT ONE: The Liberal Reforms
Revised
Poverty in the 1890s
Social Reformers – Booth and Rowntree
Why did the Liberals introduce reforms?
What reforms were introduced?
What was the reaction to the Liberal Reforms?
REVISION TOPIC
UNIT TWO: Votes for Women
Revised
Women in the 1900s
Arguments for and against votes for women
The Suffragettes and Suffragists
The Suffragette Campaign
Emily Davison
How effective were the suffragettes?
REVISION TOPIC
UNIT THREE: The Home Front in WWI
Recruitment and Conscription
DORA: Munitions Crisis
DORA: Rationing
DORA: Propaganda and Censorship
WWI and votes for Women
Revised
GCSE REVISION GUIDE – Cold war
The main things to understand are:
Who was to blame for the Cold war?
Why did the USA –USSR alliance break down in 1945?
How had the USSR gained control of Europe by 1945?
How did the USA react to Soviet Expansionism?
Who Was more to blame for the start of the Cold war?
Who won the Cuban Missile Crisis?
How did the USA react to the Cuban Revolution?
Why did Khrushchev put missiles on Cuba?
Why did Kennedy react as he did?
Who won the Cuban Missile crisis?
Why did the USA fail in Vietnam?
How did the USA become involved in Vietnam?
What were the different ways in which the USA and the communists fought?
Whose tactics were more effective?
Why did USA withdraw from Vietnam?
Before you start, read and make notes on the information on pages 5-7 about paper 1. Make notes about the
different types of question and how to answer them.
Part 1 - Who was more to Blame for the Cold War?
Grade
task
G-C
D-C
C-A*
C-A*
B-A*
B-A*
B-A*
Suggested Task
Read pages 41-49 and make notes. Use the checklist to identify what you need to know.
Note down the KEY terms boxes from pages 41-49
Revision tasks p45
Revision tasks p48 and 49
Answer the examination question – How far do you agree that USA was more to blame
for the cold war than the USSR? (10 marks)
Plan your answer using arguments for and against the statement (three for each side).
Reach a judgement of HOW FAR!! Use PEE to help you explain the answer.
Look over your notes and the revision book – try to write and answer your own
examination questions
What /describe (4 )
Explain (6)
Now read through the notes you have made – can they be improved? Add to these
notes from your exercise book.
Done
Part 2 – Who won the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Grade
task
G-C
D -C
C-B
C-B
C-B
B-A*
B-A*
B-A*
Suggested Task
Done
Read pages 51-57. Make notes on the Cuban Missile Crisis from the guide.
Copy the Key terms from pages 51-57
Complete the revision task on page 55
Revision task Page 56
Revision task page 57
Use the notes you have made and the revision tasks you have done to answer the
following question: “The Cuban Missile Crisis was a victory for the Soviet Union.” How
far do you agree with the statement? Explain your answer (10)
Try to produce a detailed mind map showing an overview of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Now read through the notes you have made – can they be improved? Add to these
notes from your exercise book.
PART 3 – Why did the USA fail in Vietnam?
Grade
task
G-C
D-C
C-B
C-B
C-B
B-A*
B-A*
B-A*
Suggested Task
Read pages 58 -66. Make notes on the Vietnam War from the guide.
Make note of the Key terms on pages 58-66
Revision task p60
Revision task P62
Revision task p65
Explain why America withdrew from Vietnam – have 4 well explained reasons
Read the notes you have made and try to summarise each of these in 50 words (total
150 words)
- Why the USA got involved in Vietnam
- The tactics used by the USA and VC in Vietnam
- Why America left the Vietnam War.
Now read through the notes you have made – can they be improved? Add to these
notes from your exercise book.
Done
GCSE REVISION GUIDE – Germany
The main things to understand are:
Was the Weimar Republic doomed from the start?
How did Germany emerge from defeat in the First World War?
What was the economic and political impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Weimar Republic?
To what extent did the Republic recover after 1923?
What were the achievements of the Weimar Period?
Why was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1933?
What did the Nazi’s stand for in the 1920’s?
Why did the Nazi’s have little success before 1930?
Why was Hitler able to become Chancellor by 1933?
How did Hitler consolidate his power in 1933?
The Nazi Regime: how effectively did the Nazi’s control Germany 1933-1945?
How much opposition was there to the Nazi regime?
How effectively did the Nazi’s deal with their political opponents?
How did the Nazi’s use culture, propaganda and the mass media to control the people?
Why did the Nazi’s persecute many groups in German Society?
What was it like to life in Nazi Germany?
What was the purpose of the Hitler Youth?
How successful were Nazi policies towards women and the family?
Were most people better off under Nazi Rule?
How did the Coming of War change life in Germany?
How did Germany emerge from defeat in the First World War?
What was the economic and political impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Weimar Republic?
Grade
task
E
D-C
C
C
B-A*
B-A*
Suggested Task
Read pages 68-71
Make notes on The origins of Weimar and Democratic Germany. Page 68
Make a fact-file on the Spartacist revolt and the Kapp Putsch.
Make notes Reparations and the invasion of the Ruhr, Hyperinflation and the Munich
Putsch.
Exam question
Describe what happened during the Kapp Putsch? (4)
Explain why extreme political groups opposed the Weimar Republic between 1919 & 21.
(6)
now use all the information you have to write yourself some exam questions
 Write a Describe-(4 Mark)
 An explain (6 mark)
 A how far (10 mark)
To what extent did the Republic recover after 1923?
Why did the Nazi’s have little success before 1930?
Done
Grade
task
G-C
D –C
C-B
C-B
B-A*
Suggested Task
Done
Read pages 71and the top of 72
Make spider diagrams on economic recovery, The Locarno Treaty, Extremist Groups and
Cultural life.
Create a table with two columns. Evidence of: Yes there was a recovery and No there
wasn’t a recovery.
What effects did the depression have on Germany?
Answer the following exam question
“1924 to 1929 was a golden time for the Weimar Republic.“ How far do you agree with
this statement? Explain your answer. (10 Marks)
PART TWO
What did the Nazi’s stand for in the 1920’s?
Why was Hitler able to become Chancellor by 1933?
Grade
Task
D-C
D-C
B-A*
B-A*
Suggested Task
Done
Read pages 73-75
Make notes explaining how the depression helped Hitler: Fear of Communism and
disillusionment with Democracy.
Complete a flow diagram for the President election 1932, Reichstag Election July 1932,
Reichstag Election Nov 1932, Hitler becomes Chancellor Jan 1933 and Reichstag Fire.
Answer the examination question – Explain how the Depression helped bring Hitler to
power. (6 Marks)
Answer the following exam question
“The depression was the main reason why Hitler came to power.“ How far do you agree
with this statement? Explain your answer. (10 Marks) Remember to think about other
factors that made the Nazis popular (PLUGS – Policies, Leadership, Unity, Great
Depression and Sneaky Deal).
How Did Hitler Consolidate His Power?
Grade
task
G-C
D-C
C-B
C-A
Suggested Task
Done
Read pages 75-76
Make notes on the Enabling Act and The Night of The Long Knives June 1934
Do the revision task on page 76
Exam Question Explain why the Night of the Long Knives was so important in Hitler
consolidating his power. (6 points)
PART THREE AND FOUR WHAT WAS LIFE LIKE IN NAZI GERMANY?
How did they take control?
Grade
Suggested Task
Task
G-C
Read pages 76 to 78.
D-C
Make a spider diagram or mind map with pictures for Propaganda, Victims of
Propaganda, A Police State, Education, and The Church.
C-A*
Answer the following exam question
“Propaganda was the main reason why Hitler was able to control society.“ How far do
you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (10 Marks)
Done
G-C
C-A*
Read pages 77 to 78 Women, Work and Leisure.
Make notes on Impact on Women and Working people.
A-A*
Make a table of positives and Negatives of Nazi policies towards Women.
You will need to think, ask me and check your exercise books as well.
Do the same for Workers under the Nazis
A-A*
Exam question. “Nazi policies towards women were more successful than their policies
for Workers.” How far do you agree? 10 Marks.
Grade
Task
G-C
D-C
G-C
C-A*
Suggested Task
Read pages 78 to 79.
Make a flow diagram with notes on Persecution, Kristallnacht and Final Solution.
Read page 79 and make notes for Opposition to the Nazis.
Answer the following exam question
“The Nazi’s had total control over German Society.“ How far do you agree with this
statement? Explain your answer. (10 Marks)
Done
GCSE REVISION GUIDE
British Depth Study: How was British Society changed, 1890 – 1918?
The main things that you need to understand are:
THE LIBERAL REFORMS
Poverty and living conditions in the 1890s
The work of social reformers: Booth and Rowntree
The reasons for the introduction of the Liberal Reforms
The details of the Liberal reforms and their effectiveness
The reaction to the Liberal reforms
VOTES FOR WOMEN
The arguments for and against female suffrage (votes for women)
The activities of the suffragists and suffragettes
Women’s contribution to the War Effort
Voting rights for women in 1918
THE HOMEFRONT IN WWI
The life of British Civilians during WWI – Recruitment and bombing
The Changes brought about by DORA – Munitions Crisis, Rationing, Conscription, Propaganda and censorship
Before you start, read and make notes on the information on pages 6 – 8 about the British depth study
examination. Make notes about the different types of question and how to answer them.
PART ONE: THE LIBERAL REFORMS
LIVING CONDITIONS, THE SOCIAL REFORMERS AND THE REASONS FOR THE REFORMS - Page 144 – 145
Grade
task
E-D
D
D
C
C
B-A
A-A*
SUGGESTED TASK
Make notes on the five bullet points about ‘what was the attitude towards the poor?’
You could draw a picture for each or design a mnemonic to help you remember.
Draw an illustrated spider diagram of the 6 problems faced by the poor. Explain how
each of these problems would cause poverty and explain how they could be linked –
how would they work together to cause poverty.
Make notes on the 6 reasons why the Liberals introduced their reforms.
Complete task 1 in ‘revision tasks’ at the bottom of page 145. If you are not revising
with someone else, write an explanation for each.
Complete task 2 and make sure that you think carefully about how important each
factor was when drawing your pie chart.
Using source 1 on page 145 plan or write an answer to the question:
Does source 1 prove that the Liberals passed their welfare reforms because of
pressure from the Labour party? (7)
Remember for a proof question you need to
 Explain how the source might prove that the Liberals passed the reforms
because of pressure from Labour
 Explain why it does not prove that they passed the reforms because of
pressure from Labour – use your own knowledge about the other reasons to
fully explain this.
 Reach a judgement – does it prove that they only passed the reforms
because of pressure from Labour.
Now read through the notes in your book and add any additional information about
Poverty, the social reformers and the reasons for the reforms.
DONE
HOW EFFECTIVE WERE THE REFORMS? - Pages 146 - 147
Grade
task
E-D
D
C
B
B-A*
SUGGESTED TASK
DONE
Complete the table on page 146 using the bullet points at the bottom of the page.
Using the bullet points on page 146 write a quiz for yourself – come up with 10
questions about the details of the Liberal Reforms. Come back to the quiz in one
week’s time and see how many you get right.
Read and make notes on the information about the importance of the reforms on
page 147.
Answer or plan the question:
Is source 3 more reliable about the importance of the Liberal reforms than source 4?
(9)
Remember for a reliability question you need to:
 Explain why source 3 might be reliable/why might it be unreliable
 Explain why source 4 might be reliable/why it might be unreliable
 Reach a judgement – is one more reliable than the other?
Read the notes in your book and add any new information about the details of the
reforms, the strengths and limitations of the reforms and the reaction to the reforms.
PART TWO: VOTES FOR WOMEN
ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST – page 147 - 148
Grade
task
E-D
D
D
C
C
B
A-A*
SUGGESTED TASK
DONE
Make notes on the arguments for and against giving women the vote.
Make a list of key words that sum up the arguments in favour of votes for women. For
example, the first could be ‘improvements’.
Make a list of key words that sum up the arguments against votes for women.
Create mnenonics for the arguments for and against.
Which type of arguments do sources 5 & 6 use?
Using source 5 on page 148 plan or write an answer to the question:
Why was source 5 published in 1912? (7)
Remember for a purpose question you need to
 Explain why it was published in 1912 – what was happening at that time?
 Explain how the details show the main point and link to events at the time.
 Use your own knowledge to explain why it was published.
Now read through the notes in your book and add any additional information about
the arguments for and against giving women the vote.
SUFFRAGISTS AND SUFFRAGETTES – page 149 - 150
Grade
task
E-D
D
D
SUGGESTED TASK
Create two spider diagram, one about the suffragists and one about the suffragettes.
Create an illustrated timeline of the suffragette protests using the information on
page 149.
Make notes on ‘Were the suffragettes an effective movement’ on page 150.
DONE
C
C
B
A-A*
Make two copies of the diagram of the scales on page 150 (in the revision task box).
Label one ‘suffragists’ and one ‘suffragettes’. Now find at least two successes or
achievements and two failures or weaknesses to go on each side.
Do the successes outweigh the failure?
Write an explanation of which group you think was more successful.
Now read through the notes in your book and add any additional information about
the suffragists and suffragette campaigns.
HOW DID WOMEN CONTRIBUTE TO THE WAR EFFORT? Pages 150 – 151
Grade
task
E-D
D
C
B
B-A*
SUGGESTED TASK
DONE
Read and make notes on the four major contributions that women made to the war
effort.
From memory try to list 5 specific examples of what women did.
Now re-read and try to list 7 specific examples with supporting evidence.
Complete task 2 on page 151.
Complete task 3 on page 151.
HOW DID WOMEN CONTRIBUTE TO THE WAR EFFORT? Pages 150 – 151
Grade
task
E-D
D
C
C
B-A*
SUGGESTED TASK
Make a timeline of the events leading up to women being given the vote in 1918
using the information on page 152.
Read and make notes on the section ‘How important was the War in securing votes
for women?’.
List and explain three ways that the war helped women to get the vote.
Explain three other reasons why women got the vote.
Using source 7 on page 153 plan or write an answer to the question:
Why was source 7 published in 1918? (7)
Remember for a purpose question you need to
 Explain why it was published in 1918 – what was happening at that time?
 Explain how the details show the main point and link to events at the time.
 Use your own knowledge to explain why it was published.
DONE
QUESTION TYPES ON PAPER ONE
QUESTION TYPES - SOURCES
HOW TO ANSWER A RELIABILITY QUESTION
Is source A more reliable than source B in finding out about _____?
How to answer . . .
Paragraph one
Source A may be reliable because . . .
However its reliability might be limited because . . .
Paragraph two
Source B may be reliable because . . .
However its reliability might be limited because . . .
Paragraph three
Overall, I think that . . .
When considering why it might or might not be reliable think about:
· What the source actually says—does your own knowledge back this up or disagree?
· Do the other sources on the paper back this up or disagree?
· Tone—does it seem exaggerated or biased?
· Purpose—has it been written to get a particular point across?
· Typicality—is this what everybody thought or just a few people?
HOW TO ANSWER A PROOF QUESTION
Does source A prove that _____? How to answer . . .
Paragraph one
On the one hand this might prove that ______ (use the source, your knowledge and the other
sources to show how this might prove
something to be true).
Paragraph two
On the other hand this might not prove that ______ because (use the source, your knowledge and
the other sources to show how this might not have been the case).
Paragraph three
Overall, I think that . . .
HOW TO ANSWER A USEFULNESS QUESTION
Is source A more useful than source B in finding out about _____?
How to answer . . .
Paragraph one
In some ways source A is useful because . . .
However it does have some limitations, from my knowledge I know
that . . .
Paragraph two
Source B is useful because it shows . . .
However it does have some limitations, from my knowledge I know
that . . .
Paragraph three
Overall, I think that . . .
Think about:
· What does each source tell us? Does this confirm your own knowledge or other things in the sources?
· What does it not tell us? Does your own knowledge or the other sources tell you more about this issue?
· Which is more useful and can they be used together?
HOW TO ANSWER A COMPARISON QUESTION
How similar is source A in its view of __________to source B?
how to answer . . .
Paragraph one
In some ways the sources show similar views. For example . . .
Find as many examples as you can and use quotes to show these.
Paragraph two
On the other hand there are some disagreements. For example . . .
Find as many examples as you can and use quotes to show these.
Paragraph three
Overall, these sources agree/disagree because . . .
Use your own knowledge to explain the disagreement and why they disagree.
Think about who is writing and why they might be saying these things.