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Two simple Cuban resources: 1. US-Cuban relations in the period 1959 to 1961: reference to Batista, the Cuban revolution, Castro's economic actions and the Bay of Pigs. 2. Cuban Missile Crisis: reference to U2s, options available to JFK, ultimate decision, options available to Khrushchev, outcome of the crisis, and eventual consequences (hotline, Turkish missiles etc.) Possible exam question looking at why Cuba was a turning point in US foreign policy included. Three simple Vietnam War resources: 1. Why did the USA get involved in Vietnam?: reference to domino theory, providing aid, events in the Gulf of Tonkin, the Tonkin Resolution and its consequences. 2. The War: reference to the Vietcong and US tactics. 3. Why did the USA lose?: reference to Vietnamisation, impact of war on US soldiers and society, protests etc. Possible exam questions included.

Resources covering the following: 1. Containment: definition of containment/Truman Doctrine/domino theory, reasons for containment after WWII, USA's attitude towards Communism, reference to some examples of how the USA attempted to contain Communism within the period, and Marshall Plan. Possible exam/assessment/revision questions included. 2. Berlin: the partition of Germany and Berlin post-1945, reasons why Stalin blockaded West Berlin in 1948 and how the USA reacted between 1948-49, NATO, and the circumstances involving the Berlin Wall in 1961. Possible exam/assessment/revision questions included.

Resources covering the following: 1. Isolation: definition of isolation, reasons for going into isolation after WWI, and USA's attitude towards the League of Nations. Possible exam/assessment questions included. 2. USA and Japan: reasons why the USA grew concerned over Japan, reasons why Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, initial US reaction to the attack. 3. USA and WWII: the Pacific War (island hopping, Hiroshima and Nagasaki), the European War (Atlantic Charter, Operation Huskey, D-Day) and the Grand Alliance (brief reference to Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam).

A resource looking at the life and achievements of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd , the only man to have conquered the whole of Wales, and thus became the King of Wales. Similarities in the story of William Wallace (spider) and Gruffydd (cauldron of beef). Pupils have to pick 8 key events, and produce a biography poster report.

A group/market place task where pupils have to give a "job interview" (of sorts) to the three main candidates to replace Edward the Confessor. Elements of LNF evident. Pupil then make a decision as to who was the best candidate. They show their knowledge and understanding via a PEEL writing tasks. Enjoy!

A fun activity looking at the creation of the UK, and the evolution of the Union Jack.

A two lesson task looking at the various causes in the rise in witch executions in the mid C17th. Starter tasks (e.g. bar graph) are aimed at developing aspects of Numeracy. Pupils consider to which category the various examples belong. They also conclude with their opinion of the three biggest factors that contributed to the craze. This is a reworking of my original resource, and is more focussed on the Interregnum.

A two lesson pack (L1 and L2 on the ppt). L1 - Why did Henry VIII want the Acts of Union? A task where pupils consider the different factors behind wanting the Acts. Pupils show their understanding by annotating the factor wheel after categorising the information on the worksheet. Pupils must also consider which factor was the most important (using the PEE formula). L2 - What were the effects of the Acts of Union? A market place activity where pupils find the different effects the Acts have (e.g. on how Wales was governed, how lawlessness was tackled, opportunities and impact on culture). Pupils should also consider if the Acts were a good thing for Wales.

A fun activity looking at how the last physical invasion of Britain was foiled by the actions of ordinary Welsh people in 1797. Tasks include watching a video (with question sheet), and imagining how one of the women who foiled the invasion (Jemima Nichols) would have reacted to her heroism on a fakebook page. Enjoy!

A simple resource looking at the causes and consequences of the Murder of Thomas Beckett in 1170. Tasks include a video/question activity, questioning, and an extended writing task. Enjoy!

A task for higher ability pupils, looking at the various factors behind the abolition of the slave trade in 1807. The ppt. is self-explanatory, and provides structure for the pupils as they work through the different tasks. This has proved popular with my classes, and with colleagues. Enjoy!

A resource to develop pupils understanding of how and why people have different interpretations of events, or in this case, individuals in History. Pupils watch a news bulletin from 2010 to find out about the basics of what H M Stanley did, and to realise people have different opinions of what this man achieved. Differentiated tasks provide challenge towards the higher ability range. This has proven very successful and popular with my classes. This could also be adapted easily for Primary school pupils. Enjoy!

Resources to look at the issues facing the Weimar Republic during the nightmare years of 1918-1923. Resources refer to how the Great War affected Germany, reasons for (and the course) of the German Revolution in Oct/Nov, Weimar policies to consolidate position, constitution, right/left wing threats etc. Some revision type questions included also.

A simple task to get pupils to consider the problems facing Henry VII after his victory at the Battle of Bosworth. Pupils then consider how Henry tried to solve these problems, and consider his greatest achievement(s). Self explanatory ppt, which has been successful with my classes. Enjoy!

A fun, problem solving activity look at how the textile industry developed during the early stages of the industrial revolution. Tasks refer to the Domestic System, problems posed by an ever growing population, inventions and inventors. The H/W reading/research tasks is aimed at developing skills and strands found in the LNF. Enjoy.

A problem solving activity to enable pupils to know and understand the contribution of Wales to the Industrial Revolution. The ppt. is self-explanatory, guiding pupils on how to complete the problem solving task. A review activity (Gimme5) provides an example of progression (or can be used as an exit ticket etc.) Enjoy!

A simple task to get pupils to think about what constitutes a national hero, what that person had to do to deserve such admiration, and whether or not Henry Tudor (VII) deserved such a title in 1916 when statues representing heroes of Welsh History were unveiled for the first time in Cardiff City Hall in 1916. The powerpoint/task is self explanatory, and has proven successful in getting pupils to consider how values have changed since 1916. One slide referring to the 11 statues provides an opportunity for a lively debate on whether or not they think they should still be regarded as heroes, and if not, who they'd replace them with! Enjoy!

A simple end of term task. Pupils follow the stepped instructions (and specific instructions to boot) to design their own coat of arms. A fun activity which has gone down well with my pupils. Enjoy!

A resource looking at the various causes of WWII. The worksheet refers to a number of factors, e.g. impact of Versailles, failure of the former allies to cooperate, failure of the League of Nations, foreign policies of the dictators (Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin), impact of appeasement and the Great Depression etc. Revision activity and a possible exam question included.

A number of resources looking at the developments (both positive and negative) in European relations in the immediate post-WWI period, and into the 1920s. Resources refer to the Treaty of Versailles, invasion of the Ruhr, Locarno, Kellogg-Briand etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.