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PODCAST  Website: Not Just the Tudors (History Hit)

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Year 12 History Transition Tasks: To prepare for A-Level History by developing knowledge, reading skills, source analysis, and independent research.

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Year 12 History Transition Tasks: To prepare for A-Level History by developing knowledge, reading skills, source analysis, and independent research.

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Task 1 - Read and Research

Create a timeline covering the years 1485–1603. Include the following key events:

1485 – Henry VII becomes king

1509 – Henry VIII becomes king

1547 – Edward VI becomes king

1553 – Mary I becomes queen

1558 – Elizabeth I becomes queen

1588 – Spanish Armada

1603 – Death of Elizabeth I

Add at least 10 key events and a short explanation of why each event was important.

Task 2 Tudor Historical Investigation

Choose one of the following questions:

1. Why did Henry VIII break with Rome?

2. How successful was Elizabeth I as a ruler?

3. Was the English Reformation mainly driven by religion or politics?

Write 500–750 words answering your chosen question.

Include:

Evidence from at least two sources.

A balanced argument.

A clear conclusion.

Cold War Historical Investigation

Task 1 : The Cold War – Background Knowledge

Create a timeline from 1945–1991 including:

1945 – End of Second World War

1947 – Truman Doctrine

1948–49 – Berlin Blockade

1949 – NATO formed

1962 – Cuban Missile Crisis

1989 – Fall of the Berlin Wall

1991 – Collapse of the Soviet Union

Add at least 10 additional events.

Task 2: Cold War Historical Investigation

Choose one question:

1. Who was most responsible for the start of the Cold War?

2. Why was the Cuban Missile Crisis a turning point?

3. Why did the Cold War end?

Write 500–750 words.

Include:

Evidence from at least two historians or sources.

Different interpretations.

A reasoned judgement.

Podcast - Cold War Conversations

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A detailed and engaging examination of Henry VIII's marriages, offering insight into Tudor court life and political machinations. Excellent for understanding the personal relationships that shaped Tudor politics.

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A fascinating study of the relationships and rivalries between Henry VIII's heirs: Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I.

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Elizabeth I: War and Politics, 1588-1603

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Elizabeth I: War and Politics, 1588-1603

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An academic analysis of Elizabeth I's later reign, focusing on foreign policy and domestic politics during a crucial period of Tudor history.

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A comprehensive examination of Tudor society, exploring daily life, social structures, and cultural changes during this transformative period.

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A comprehensive overview of the Cold War, widely regarded as one of the best single-volume histories of the period.

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A three-volume academic work providing detailed analysis of all aspects of the Cold War, from origins to conclusion.

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One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War

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One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War

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A gripping account of the Cuban Missile Crisis, using recently declassified documents to provide new insights.

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Strategies of Containment: A Critical Appraisal of American National Security Policy during the Cold War

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Strategies of Containment: A Critical Appraisal of American National Security Policy during the Cold War

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A detailed analysis of American foreign policy and strategy throughout the Cold War period.

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The Berlin Wall: A World Divided, 1961-1989

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The Berlin Wall: A World Divided, 1961-1989

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A comprehensive history of the Berlin Wall, examining its impact on both international relations and individual lives.

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A global perspective on the Cold War, examining its impact beyond just the US and USSR.

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The National Archives - Tudor Period Learning Resources

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The National Archives - Tudor Period Learning Resources

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A collection of primary sources and teaching materials related to Tudor history.

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Education sessions and resources - The National Archives

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Our taught sessions and online resources cover a variety of time periods and places. Many contain structured investigations for use directly in the classroom. Others are more suited for research and preparation. They all allow access into our unique collections.

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Wilson Center Digital Archive - Cold War International History Project

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Wilson Center Digital Archive - Cold War International History Project

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An extensive collection of declassified documents and analysis from the Cold War era.

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The Cold War International History Project supports the full and prompt release of historical materials by governments on all sides of the Cold War. Through an award winning Digital Archive, the Project allows scholars, journalists, students, and the interested public to reassess the Cold War and its many contemporary legacies. It is part of the Wilson Center's History and Public Policy Program.

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The Cold War International History Project supports the full and prompt release of historical materials by governments on all sides of the Cold War. Through an award winning Digital Archive, the Project allows scholars, journalists, students, and the interested public to reassess the Cold War and its many contemporary legacies.

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British Library - Tudor and Stuart Collection

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British Library - Tudor and Stuart Collection

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Digital access to Tudor-era manuscripts and historical documents.

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Explores the rise of the Tudor family from their Welsh origins to their establishment as one of England's most famous royal dynasties.