History A-Level Independent Learning Task
Dive into the fascinating world of history with this A-Level independent learning task that challenges your critical thinking skills by analyzing sources and exploring deeper questions on topics such as the Mid-Tudor crises and stability in Russia from 1894-1941.
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History A-level Independent Learning Task Deeper Thinking Questions: Why do you think the course looks interesting? How can you prepare for the A-level effectively?
History A-Level Independent Learning Task You have been given two sources of evidence for each of the three topics. Choose one source for each topic. Read/look at the source. Annotate it to identify the key points. Use the source to complete the table for each topic. Challenge: Can you link any of your points to the Deeper Thinking Questions ? Ensure that you have this work with you in September. Each teacher will go through the work with you, and will expect you to apply your understanding in their lessons. The task will start your progress along the History A-Level Assessment Objectives. What additional information can you find about each topic from books, novels, programmes, films, museums, newspapers, visiting historical sights? See the page at the end. Extension: Read, visit, watch.
History A-Level Independent Learning Task Topic What the evidence shows Annotate one source for each topic. Record key points below, including the title of the source you chose to focus on. Explain what this suggests about the topic. Deeper Thinking Questions Can you link any of your points to these questions? To what extent was there a crisis during the Mid-Tudor period? England 1547 1603: the Later Tudors (Enquiry topic: Mid Tudor Crises 1547 1558) How far did the Tudor monarchs deal with their problems effectively?
Charges against the Duke of Somerset by the Privy Council Source 1: England 1547 1603: the Later Tudors (Enquiry topic: Mid Tudor Crises 1547 1558)
The burning of Thomas Cranmer from Foxe's Book of Martyrs Source 2: England 1547 1603: the Later Tudors (Enquiry topic: Mid Tudor Crises 1547 1558)
History A-Level Independent Learning Task Topic What the evidence shows Annotate one source for each topic. Record key points below, including the title of the source you chose to focus on. Explain what this suggests about the topic. Deeper Thinking Questions Can you link any of your points to these questions? How far was Russia stable during this period? Russia 1894- 1941 What are the moral implications of the methods used by the Russian leaders to keep control?
Accounts of January 1905 from the diary of Tsar Nicholas II Source 1: Russia 1894-1941
The Moscow Purge Punch Magazine 1937 Source 2: Russia 1894-1941
History A-Level Independent Learning Task Topic What the evidence shows Annotate one source for each topic. Record key points below, including the title of the source you chose to focus on. Explain what this suggests about the topic. Deeper Thinking Questions Can you link any of your points to these questions? To what extent can the sources help us to understand beliefs about witchcraft in the early modern period? Popular Culture and the Witchcraze of the 16th and 17th Centuries Were there any differences between beliefs in Europe, Britain and America? Explain your opinion.
The Devils Of Loudun By Aldous Huxley Source 1: Popular Culture and the Witchcraze of the 16th and 17th Centuries
Witchcraft on the High Seas: The Voyage of King James and the North Berwick Witch Trials By Carolyn Emerick The North Berwick Witches meet the Devil in the local kirkyard, from a contemporary pamphlet, Newes From Scotland Source 2: Popular Culture and the Witchcraze of the 16th and 17th Centuries
Additional research Below is a list of websites, videos, films, books and articles that could help you with preparing for your course. It is not essential that you do all of these but you may wish to look at some before September Popular culture and the Witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries: Early modern witch trials from the national archives (follow external links too) - https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/early-modern-witch-trials/ National archives: witches, sorcery, scandal and seduction in Jacobean England - https://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/writer-month-witches-sorcery-scandal- seduction-jacobean-england/ Background reading on the Reformation - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Roman- Catholicism/The-Roman-Catholic-Reformation The Crucible 1996 film about the Salem witch trials England 1547 1603: the Later Tudors Edward VI: The boy King documentary - https://youtu.be/ACQy3x3pJ88 Mary I documentary - https://youtu.be/1eaMix9x4HE Elizabeth documentary series (parts 1-2): https://youtu.be/ahOvTUkzwqg, https://youtu.be/TdDlm1zlloA Hampton Court website - https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/#gs.3guujl National archives Tudor podcasts - https://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/tag/tudor/ Elizabeth 1998 film Elizabeth: The Golden Age 2007 film Spartacus Educational The Tudors - https://spartacus-educational.com/Tudors.htm Russia 1894-1941: The Last of the Tsar s documentary (Part 1) - https://youtu.be/QpWyFcH-1tE The Last of the Tsar s documentary (Part 2) - https://youtu.be/Hx2zMUCsdM0 The Russian Revolution 1928 film - https://youtu.be/YVuf3T3k-W0 National archives Stalin podcasts - https://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/the- making-of-the-stalinist-state-1928-1941-part-1/ Spartacus Educational Tsar Nicholas II - https://spartacus-educational.com/FWWtsar.htm Spartacus Educational Lenin - https://spartacus-educational.com/RUSlenin.htm Spartacus Educational Stalin - https://spartacus-educational.com/RUSstalin.htm
History A-Level Preparation for September As we have a lot of time before the September start, the History department would also like you to do some preparation for your first lessons for your three topics. You will need to bring your notes with you in September and your teacher will expect you to apply your understanding to the lessons. Popular culture and the Witchcraze: Your first lesson will be focusing on the Popular Culture unit first. Using the reading material, focus your notes around these key questions: 1. How far did religion influence the understanding of Early Modern people of the world around them? 2. Was it common for Early Modern people to believe in magic? Use the note taking table to help you. The Early Tudors: Your first lesson will be focusing on Stability of the Monarchy. To gain an understanding of the different monarchs. You will need to research and make detailed notes about each one. Who are they? What problems would they face? What would be a threat to them? Use the attached tables to help you. Russia 1894-1941: Your first lesson will be an overview of your first topic: Tsar Nicholas II. Focus on gaining an understanding of what kind of person he was. Use the note taking table to support you. What questions do you have about the material? Can the details you have recorded answer it. How would you summarise this information? What are the main points you will take away?
Taking notes: some basics Author, title, publication date (if appropriate) Page number (if appropriate) Topic: Questions Details Summary (in own words)
Taking notes: some basics Author, title, publication date (if appropriate) Page number (if appropriate) Topic: Questions Details Summary (in own words)
Taking notes: some basics Author, title, publication date (if appropriate) Page number (if appropriate) Topic: Questions Details Summary (in own words)
Taking notes: some basics Author, title, publication date (if appropriate) Page number (if appropriate) Topic: Questions Details Summary (in own words)
Taking notes: some basics Author, title, publication date (if appropriate) Page number (if appropriate) Topic: Questions Details Summary (in own words)
Taking notes: some basics Author, title, publication date (if appropriate) Page number (if appropriate) Topic: Questions Details Summary (in own words)
Monarch: Henry VIII Key questions: Who are they? What problems would they face? What or who would threaten them? Age Gender The Church Ministers Rivals to the throne Marriage
Monarch: Henry VIII Key questions: Who are they? What problems would they face? What or who would threaten them? Succession Faction in court Economic problems Foreign relations Challenge to authority rebellion and protest Summary: What was the greatest threat to the monarch?
Monarch: Edward VI Key questions: Who are they? What problems would they face? What or who would threaten them? Edward as Prince of Wales, Flemish School Age Gender The Church Ministers Rivals to the throne Marriage
Edward as Prince of Wales, Flemish School Monarch: Edward VI Key questions: Who are they? What problems would they face? What or who would threaten them? Succession Faction in court Economic problems Foreign relations Challenge to authority rebellion and protest Summary: What was the greatest threat to the monarch?
Monarch: Mary I Key questions: Who are they? What problems would they face? What or who would threaten them? Portrait of Mary I painted in 1554 by Antonius MorMuseum of Prado, Madrid Age Gender The Church Ministers Rivals to the throne Marriage
Monarch: Mary I Key questions: Who are they? What problems would they face? What or who would threaten them? Portrait of Mary I painted in 1554 by Antonius MorMuseum of Prado, Madrid Succession Faction in court Economic problems Foreign relations Challenge to authority rebellion and protest Summary: What was the greatest threat to the monarch?
Monarch: Elizabeth I Key questions: Who are they? What problems would they face? What or who would threaten them? Age Gender The Church Ministers Rivals to the throne Marriage
Monarch: Elizabeth I Key questions: Who are they? What problems would they face? What or who would threaten them? Succession Faction in court Economic problems Foreign relations Challenge to authority rebellion and protest Summary: What was the greatest threat to the monarch?
