BGS IGCSE History

Key facts and revision tips for your IGCSE History 1 + 2 Exams.

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H1+2: each paragraph should be roughly 50/50 split between DESCRIPTION of what happened and ANALYSIS of how much change between each stage

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H1+2: Section B, Qc - use bullet points for 2 paragraphs & add 1-2 of your own. Use the words 'change' and 'continuity' as often as you can

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H1+2: Section B, Qb - two paragraphs needed. Key features can be ANYTHING but best to make paragraph 2 about impact so it's easier to link

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H1+2: For top marks, use ALL the sources, that's what they're there for! And is there a third possible interpretation that you can compare?

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H1+2: Section A, Question c (15 marks) - full paragraph that agrees with the statement given, full paragraph that argues an alternative...

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H1+2: don't forget to say 'how far' the two sources support each other...keep it focused on the question though!

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H1+2: for Section A Qb you must identify similarities AND differences in the 2 sources, and consider content AND tone.

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H1+2: starting with Section A, Qa. Three inferences from the image, or one inference supported with a bit of explanation. It's that easy!

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H1+2: forget the last exam and get focused on the 2 types of technique needed for Paper 2...

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@scott_matthews2 not in detail no. CAUSES and/or EFFECTS on US-Soviet relations is all they can ask.

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H1+2: use point, evidence, explain...be as PRECISE as you can with evidence; and most importantly answer the actual question.

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H1+2: Question d) Reading over the last few years, the source will give you all 3 factors you need...so read it carefully and don't panic!

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H1+2: Technique for Qc - 2 or 3 separate factors 'why' using point, evidence, explain. Precise examples and a LINK essential for top marks!

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H1+2: You know the content, so start revising technique now! Question b) - focus on EFFECTS, don't describe the event itself.

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H2: It's getting close Comrades! Do you know your SCLC from your SDS, your HUAC from your NOW? If not, now's the time...

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H1: It's getting close Comrades! Do you know your Korea from your Cuba, your Hungary from your Berlin? If not, now's the time...

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H2: can you put these in chronological order? Birmingham campaign, freedom rides, freedom summer, Washington march, greensboro sit-in.

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H1: can you put the following in chronological order? cuban revolution, cuban missile crisis, bay of pigs, paris peace summit, u2 incident.

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H2: The Big Three, Versailles 1919. Wilson, Lloyd-George and Clemenceau. This one went even worse...

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H1: The Big 3, Potsdam 1945. Truman, Attlee and Stalin. The conference didn't go so well...