Updated for the 2013 Specification. Written by experts and endorsed by WJEC, this series gives students in-depth topic-focused content and structured support with exam skills for WJEC GCSE History. This series for WJEC GCSE History has been written to encourage students to achieve their best. It does this by combining detailed narrative and a rich variety of sources with a highly structured approach to gradually developing students' skills in answering exam-style questions as they work through the course. - Allows students to gain a good knowledge and understanding of the content by outlining and examining the key issues of the GCSE history topic in turn. - Develops students enthusiasm for learning the topic through a variety of activities designed to engage and motivate them. - Helps students feel secure in how they will be assessed by providing dedicated support in how to answer different exam-style questions, including exam-model answers, exam tips and commentary. CONTENTS: Part 1: The USA, a nation of contrasts 1910-1929 Section A: The main political and social challenges facing America Section B: The rise and fall of the American economy Section C: Changes in American culture and society Part 2: Germany in transition, 1919-47 Section A: The rise of the Nazi Party and its consolidation of power, 1919-34 Section B: Changing life for the German people, 1933-39 Section C: War and its impact on life in Germany, 1939-47

Endorsed by WJEC, this book has been written and edited by experts in order to support the USA 1910-1929 and Germany 1929-1947 depth studies in the WJEC History GCSE specification. It combines the in-depth knowledge to give you a real understanding of the depth studies with a source-based approach designed to help skills development. In addition, in order to build confidence in exam technique, it contains step-by-step guidance on the different examination questions as well as practice in answering exam-style questions. All this combines to help students access the higher grades while giving a coherent, stimulating pathway throughout the depth study part of the course. Each chapter includes: - an introduction outlining the key lines of enquiry from the specification - full coverage of the content requirements of the specification - a variety of activities to motivate all students - model answers with questions and exam tips to aid exam preparation. Other titles in the series: The development of the USA 1929-2000 Welsh edition (9781444142518)

Endorsed by WJEC, this book has been written and edited by experts in order to support the Development of the USA 1929-2000 outline study in the WJEC History GCSE specification. It focuses on the key trends and turning points that have affected the development of the USA between 1929-2000. It considers the developments, events and personalities which have shaped the recent history of the USA. Each chapter includes: - an introduction outlining the key lines of enquiry from the specification - full coverage of the content requirements of the specification - a variety of activities to help students understand the key features of the period - model answers with questions and exam tips to aid exam preparation. Other titles in the series: The USA 1910-1929 and Germany 1929-1947 ( 9781444112207)

New edition for the 2013 Specification. Unlock your full potential with these revision guides which focus on the key content and skills you need to know. With My Revision Notes for WJEC GCSE History Route A you can: - Take control of your revision: plan and focus on the areas you need to revise, with content summaries and commentary from author R. Paul Evans. - Show you fully understand key topics by using specific examples to add depth to your knowledge of historical issues - Apply history terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words on all topics - Improve your skills to tackle specific exam questions - such as source evaluation, describe, explain why and essay questions - with self-testing and exam-style questions and answers Units covered: - Russia in Transition 1905-1924 - The USA, a Nation of Contrasts, 1910-1929 - Germany in transition 1919-1947 - The Development of the USA, 1930-2000

My Revision Notes: WJEC GCSE History is designed to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the WJEC History GCSE and thoroughly prepare students for their exams. It covers the four topics of Germany 1929-1947, USA 1910-1929, USA 1929-2000 and Russia 1914-1924. It includes: - preparation for the examination including revision techniques - a summary of the key course content, including key terms and key issues - examiner tips on how to tackle the exam questions - revision tasks and exam practice throughout each topic.