History

Assessment

Unit 1: Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy 1603-72 Type of Assessment: 1 compulsory source question based on historians’ interpretations 2 essays from a choice of 3 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Weighting: 40% Unit 2: The American Dream: reality and illusion, 1945–1980 Type of Assessment: 1 compulsory source question based on contemporary sources 2 essays from a choice of 3 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Weighting: 40% Unit 3: Historical Investigation: The witch craze Decolonization of India 1857 - 1947 Type of Assessment: A 4000 word coursework essay Duration: N/A Weighting: 20%