Pearson
Level 3
QN: 601/4676/X
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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in History
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a GCE AS Level. Total guided learning hours: 180 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
180 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96
Economic boom and bust, 1917–80
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the causes of the economic boom of the 1920s
- Analyse the reasons for the Great Depression and its impact on US society
- Evaluate the effectiveness of New Deal policies in addressing the Depression
- Assess the impact of the Second World War on the US economy
2
In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96
Society and culture in change, 1917–80
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the impact of immigration on US society
- Evaluate the changing role of women in US society
- Assess the influence of mass media and popular culture
- Examine the impact of the counterculture and protest movements of the 1960s
3
In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96
The changing political environment, 1917–80
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the impact of the First World War on US politics
- Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the US political system in the 1920s
- Assess the impact of the New Deal on the US political landscape
- Examine the changing role of the presidency from Harding to Carter
4
In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96
The changing quality of life, 1917–80
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the impact of technological change on everyday life
- Analyse the development of the welfare state and its impact on poverty
- Assess the impact of urbanisation and suburbanisation
- Examine the environmental consequences of economic growth
5
In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96
The quest for civil rights, 1917–80
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Trace the development of the civil rights movement from 1917 to 1980
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different methods used by civil rights activists
- Assess the role of key individuals and organisations in the struggle for civil rights
- Analyse the impact of federal government action on civil rights
6
India, c1914–48: the road to independence
The coming of independence, 1942–48
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the impact of the Second World War on India
- Evaluate the negotiations leading to independence and partition
- Assess the role of Mountbatten and the final transfer of power
7
India, c1914–48: the road to independence
The impact of the First World War on India, 1914–19
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the impact of the First World War on Indian society and politics
- Evaluate the significance of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
- Assess the impact of the Rowlatt Acts and the Amritsar Massacre
8
India, c1914–48: the road to independence
The rise of mass nationalism, 1919–29
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Trace the development of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
- Evaluate the role of Gandhi in the nationalist movement
- Analyse the impact of the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Simon Commission
9
India, c1914–48: the road to independence
The road to independence, 1929–42
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess the impact of the Government of India Act 1935
- Evaluate the significance of the Quit India Movement
- Analyse the role of the Muslim League and the demand for Pakistan
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4676/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- GCE AS Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015