Anyone who studies AQA A-level History The British Empire- advice needed!!
Hi, does anyone here study AQA the British Empire for A-level History and get As and A*s in their essays? I've been consistently getting Bs and I want to improve.
I find that with other topics eg Henry VIII etc it's much easier to structure essays in terms of ideas. I understand that it's also difficult but at least it can be split it into themes a little easier I guess. With the British Empire, some questions are completely different than others. I find that for most people across all topics, the factor questions seem to be much easier such as:
"British imperial expansion in Africa, in the years c1875 to c1900, was driven by the challenge posed by other European countries.’
or
"To what extent was the achievement of Indian independence in 1947 due to the activities of Indian nationalists in the years after 1918?"
These are much easier I guess, since you can structure them with para 1- agreement with factor stated in question, and para 2 and 3 a different factor eg post ww1/2 economic decline, rise of other powers, changing attitudes etc. However, very specific questions on idk India/ Africa/ popular culture with "assess the validity of this view" and "to what extent" are more difficult.
For example:
"British reforms in India between the two World Wars were designed to avoid fundamental change in India’s status.’
or
"To what extent did the Empire and its legacy influence the British people and popular culture in the years 1947 to 1967?"
"In the years 1858 to 1890, to what extent did British rule change India both economically and socially"
Of course I can think of a general structure, but how do we build an A or A*, well-rounded, strong essay with such specific questions. Sorry for the really long question! If anyone here can give advice, it would be much appreciated. Good luck for your A-levels!!
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I find that with other topics eg Henry VIII etc it's much easier to structure essays in terms of ideas. I understand that it's also difficult but at least it can be split it into themes a little easier I guess. With the British Empire, some questions are completely different than others. I find that for most people across all topics, the factor questions seem to be much easier such as:
"British imperial expansion in Africa, in the years c1875 to c1900, was driven by the challenge posed by other European countries.’
or
"To what extent was the achievement of Indian independence in 1947 due to the activities of Indian nationalists in the years after 1918?"
These are much easier I guess, since you can structure them with para 1- agreement with factor stated in question, and para 2 and 3 a different factor eg post ww1/2 economic decline, rise of other powers, changing attitudes etc. However, very specific questions on idk India/ Africa/ popular culture with "assess the validity of this view" and "to what extent" are more difficult.
For example:
"British reforms in India between the two World Wars were designed to avoid fundamental change in India’s status.’
or
"To what extent did the Empire and its legacy influence the British people and popular culture in the years 1947 to 1967?"
"In the years 1858 to 1890, to what extent did British rule change India both economically and socially"
Of course I can think of a general structure, but how do we build an A or A*, well-rounded, strong essay with such specific questions. Sorry for the really long question! If anyone here can give advice, it would be much appreciated. Good luck for your A-levels!!
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