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October Blog: Black History Month Free
In the UK, October is Black History Month - an annual celebration of Black history and heritage. The theme for 2024 UK Black History month in the UK is 'Reclaiming narratives' and there are some excellent...
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September Blog: Anniversaries, site update, books, and programmes Free
Operation Market Garden, September 1944 Those of your students who are studying World War Two for their Depth Study may be interested in discussing the following anniversary with your students. Operation...
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4.4 Did the war change anything?
Following the end of the Civil War, a period of what became known as 'Reconstruction' took place. During this period Congress tried to rebuild the Union. This meant reintegrating the 11 Southern States...
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Welcome to the IGCSE History InThinking site! This site is designed to help you succeed in your IGCSE History examination. With student access (which your teacher will set up for you), you will have access...
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August blog: Back to School Free
An image from the BBC programe Atomic People (see below) We hope that those of you returning to school in August after the long vacation have had a restful time! If you are teaching first year IGCSE History...
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4.2 How was the war fought?
This page examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Union and the Confederacy at the start of the conflict, the role and impact of the different military and political leaders on each side and the...
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a. The growing differences between North and South
Although all 13 states had signed up to the new American constitution following the War of Independence from Britain, there were from the start different expectations between the Northern and the Southern...
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Blog: The Olympic Games - historical controversies Free
This Friday sees the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. As well as being the focus of remarkable sporting achievements, the Olympic Games have often provided a spotlight on key historical...
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6.2 Did colonial problems create tensions between the Great Powers?
From the 17th Century onwards European powers had sought to gain territory in other parts of the world. Britain as a great industrial and naval power led the way in finding and taking over land and creating...
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1. Why was Germany not unified in 1848 - 50?
As with Italy, the forces of nationalism and liberalism were unleashed as a result of the actions of Napoleon and, as with Italy, the Congress of Vienna attempted to put a lid on these forces and put...