S2
History
Module
2.1 – The Wars of Independence
The crisis caused by the death of Alexander III; Balliol; William
Wallace; Bruce; Bannockburn; the Declaration of Arbroath and the death
of Bruce. Assessment: a) 40 minute written test. b) Essay (choice
of titles given in advance)
Module
2.2 – Mary Queen of Scots
The death of James V; the Regency of Mary of Guise and Cardinal Beaton;
Mary’s upbringing in France and marriage to the dauphin, widowhood
and return to Scotland; John Knox; Darnley; Rizzio; the battle of
Langside; escape to England and execution. Assessment: a) 40-minute
written testb) Essay (choice of titles given in advance).
Module
2.3 – Germany Between the Wars
How did Germany fall into the hands of Hitler?; Life in Hitler’s
Germany; the Master Race; youth in Nazi Germany; who opposed Hitler?Assessment:
a) 40 minute written testb) research project (around 800 words ) to
be delivered on an agreed date.
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