How to Revise Empire, Reform and War: Britain, 1890-1918 — WJEC GCSE History
Empire, Reform and War: Britain, 1890-1918 is a topic in the WJEC GCSE History specification. This guide covers learning objectives, examiner tips, common mistakes, and key terminology to help you revise effectively.
Examiner Tips for Empire, Reform and War: Britain, 1890-1918
- Ensure you can evaluate how different aspects of this period have been represented and interpreted by historians.
- Be prepared to use a range of historical sources to address key questions in each topic area.
- Focus on understanding the complexity of the society and historical situation during this short, coherent timescale.
Key Marking Points
- Reasons for the Second Boer War and its impact on British attitudes
- Liberal government reforms and the Constitutional Crisis of 1909-1911
- The growth of the Labour Party and trade union power
- Social reforms including Booth and Rowntree reports, 1908 Old Age Pensions, and 1911 National Insurance
- The campaign for women's suffrage (Suffragists vs Suffragettes) and the 1918 Act
- Cultural developments in literature, fashion, music hall, cinema, and sport