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IGCSE History invites students on a journey to explore significant events, figures, and transformations that have shaped the modern world, particularly in the 20th century. The course not only provides historical knowledge but also strongly focuses on developing core historical skills: analyzing historical sources, understanding cause and effect, evaluating different interpretations, and presenting historical arguments coherently and with a solid basis.

Common Challenges When Learning IGCSE History

Difficulty in memorizing & linking events: Mastering a large volume of information about events, figures, dates, and understanding the cause-and-effect relationships between them.
Challenge in analyzing historical sources: Requires the skill to evaluate the reliability, purpose, content, and utility of diverse historical source materials.
Requirement for historical writing skills: Needing to construct explanatory and analytical writings (causes, results, significance) logically and with clear structure.
Pressure to understand different interpretations: Recognizing and analyzing diverse, sometimes conflicting, perspectives and viewpoints on the same historical event.

Course Content

Unit 1: The nineteenth century: The development of modern nation states, 1848–1914

1.1: Were the Revolutions of 1848 important?

1.2: How was Italy unified?

1.3: How was Germany unified?

1.4: Why was there a civil war in the United States and what were its results?

1.5: Why, and with what effects, did Europeans expand their overseas empires in the nineteenth century?

1.6: What caused the First World War?

Unit 2: The twentieth century: International relations since 1919

2.1: Was the Treaty of Versailles fair?

2.2: To what extent was the League of Nations a success?

2.3: How far was Hitler’s foreign policy to blame for the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939?

2.4: Who was to blame for the Cold War?

2.5: How effectively did the United States contain the spread of communism?

2.6: How secure was the USSR’s control over Eastern Europe, 1948–c.1989?

Depth Studies (1 out of 4):

A: The First World War, 1914–18

B: Germany, 1918–45

C: Russia, 1905–41

D: The United States, 1919–41

E: The Second World War in Europe and the Asia–Pacific, 1939–c.1945

IGCSE History – American (US)

Unit 1: Emergence of a Nation 1754–1890

1.1: How and why did the United States develop as an independent nation?

1.2: Why had the borders of the United States changed so much by 1853?

1.3: How and why did the lives of Native Americans change?

1.4: What were the causes and consequences of the Civil War?

1.5: How, and with what effects, did the economy change after 1850?

1.6: What was the impact of immigration after 1850?

Unit 2: Consolidating the Nation 1890–2000

2.1: What impact did the growth of cities have on Americans before 1920?

2.2: Was the 1920s a "boom" time for all Americans?

2.3: What were the causes of the Wall Street Crash and the consequences of the Great Depression?

2.4: How did the lives of African Americans change during the period from 1890 to 1970?

2.5: How did the United States manage its relationship with the rest of the world after 1945?

2.6: How did the United States deal with domestic challenges after 1945?

Depth Studies (1 out of 4):

A: Manifest Destiny and Early Expansion 1830–1880

B: The Women’s Suffrage Movement 1866–1920

C: The United States and the World 1880–1917

D: American Society and Popular Culture c.1920–1970

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What historical period does IGCSE History primarily focus on?

The majority of the IGCSE History syllabus, especially the Core Content of Cambridge, focuses on 20th Century World History. This includes pivotal events such as the causes and course of World War I, the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of dictatorships, World War II, the Cold War, and other international conflicts. Students also typically choose a Depth Study focusing on the history of a specific country or a more particular period within the 20th century.

How important is source analysis skill in this subject?

This skill is extremely important and is an indispensable part of both learning and examining IGCSE History. Students need to know how to comprehend, analyze, and evaluate different types of historical sources (texts, images, cartoons, statistical data, etc.), considering their origin, purpose, content, reliability, and utility to effectively answer exam questions.

What are the main types of writing students need to practice in IGCSE History?

There are two main types of writing: descriptive/explanatory essays aimed at describing the course of events or explaining causes/results; and analytical/evaluative essays aimed at assessing the importance of factors, comparing events/figures, or presenting an argument about a historical issue. Both types require a clear structure and the use of specific historical evidence.

Is studying IGCSE History good preparation for History at the IB or A-Level?

Absolutely. IGCSE History provides a solid foundation in modern world historical knowledge and, more importantly, cultivates the core skills necessary for higher-level study such as source analysis, critical thinking, argument construction, and historical essay writing. It is a very good stepping stone for History at the IB or A-Level.

Besides knowledge about the past, what other skills does IGCSE History help develop?

Studying IGCSE History not only helps in understanding the past but also develops many other valuable skills such as: critical thinking, the ability to analyze complex information from multiple sources, independent research skills, the ability to evaluate different perspectives and interpretations, communication skills (especially writing), and the ability to present arguments logically and persuasively.

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