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Welcome to the AQA History Revision Website! This site is designed to help you excel in your AQA History GCSE. Whether you're preparing for Paper 1: Understanding the Modern World or Paper 2: Shaping the Nation, you'll find a comprehensive set of resources to support your revision, including past papers, mark schemes, revision notes, and much more.

Navigation Menu

Use the menu at the top to access different sections of the website:

• Paper 1: Understanding the Modern World

• Paper 2: Shaping the Nation

• Past Papers & Mark Schemes

• Revision Resources

• Exam Tips & Strategies

Featured Sections

1. Paper 1: Understanding the Modern World

Explore the key topics and revision resources for Paper 1. You can find in-depth notes, past papers, and practice questions on the following period studies and wider world depth studies:

• Period Studies:

  • America, 1840–1895: Expansion and Consolidation

  • Germany, 1890–1945: Democracy and Dictatorship

  • Russia, 1894–1945: Tsardom and Communism

  • America, 1920–1973: Opportunity and Inequality

• Wider World Depth Studies:

  • Conflict and Tension: The First World War, 1894–1918

  • Conflict and Tension: The Inter-war Years, 1918–1939

  • Conflict and Tension between East and West, 1945–1972

  • Conflict and Tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan, 1990–2009

  • Conflict and Tension in Asia, 1950–1975

2. Paper 2: Shaping the Nation

Learn everything you need for Paper 2, including resources for thematic studies and British depth studies, covering topics from Health and the People to Restoration England.

• Thematic Studies:

  • Health and the People: c1000 to the Present Day

  • Power and the People: c1170 to the Present Day

  • Migration, Empires, and the People: c790 to the Present Day

• British Depth Studies:

  • Norman England, c1066–c1100

  • Medieval England: The Reign of Edward I, 1272–1307

  • Elizabethan England, c1568–1603

  • Restoration England, 1660–1685

3. Past Papers & Mark Schemes

Prepare for your exams by practicing with past papers and checking your answers using mark schemes. These resources will help you understand the exam format, typical questions, and the grading criteria.

• Past Papers for Paper 1 and Paper 2

• Mark Schemes for all topics

4. Revision Resources

Boost your study sessions with a wide variety of revision materials. These resources include:

• Topic Notes: Comprehensive notes on each topic.

• Quizzes & Flashcards: Interactive quizzes to test your knowledge.

• Practice Questions: Help you practice answering exam-style questions.

5. Exam Tips & Strategies

Make sure you're fully prepared for exam day. This section offers expert advice on:

• How to Tackle Essay Questions

• Time Management Tips

• Answering Source-based Questions

• How to Use the Mark Scheme Effectively

Why Choose This Site?

• Comprehensive Resources: All the information you need in one place!

• Past Papers: Regularly updated and easy to navigate.

• Interactive Features: Practice quizzes and flashcards to reinforce your learning.

• Expert Advice: Exam tips and strategies that have helped hundreds of students succeed.

Get Started with Your Revision Today!

Start your journey towards acing the AQA History GCSE by choosing a topic from the menu above. Whether you're looking to dive into a period study, review key historical themes, or practice exam papers, everything you need is here.