Modern History - Units 1 and 2 Unit 1 – Change & Conflict
This Unit explores the time between the World Wars. Students examine the consequences of the First World War, the rise of the great ideologies such as fascism, nazism and communism and the impact of the economic crisis in the lead-up to World War II. They also explore social and cultural change in the US during the interwar period. Flappers, gangsters and prohibition are studied within this area of study.
Unit 2 – The Changing World Order In Unit 2 students explore how post-war societies used ideas and their political power in the aftermath of World War II and in the Cold War. They examine the ‘Competing Ideologies’ of the US and the USSR, delving into the arms race, Berlin Wall and Cuban Missile Crisis. The theme of ‘Challenge and Change’ is also explored, focusing on movements such as Decolonisation and Terrorism in the twentieth century. 2023 VCE Subjects
History Revolutions - Units 3 and 4 Unit 3 – Russian Revolution
The two areas of study in Unit 3 and 4 History Revolutions are ‘the causes’ and ‘the consequences’ of revolution. Students explore the significant ideas, events, individuals and movements involved in the Revolution as well as the new society that was constructed afterwards. Topics include the rule of Tsar Nicholas II, Bloody Sunday, Lenin and the Russian Civil War. There are two SACs in this Unit.
Unit 4 – American Revolution The American Revolution laid the foundations for the America of today. In Unit 4 History Revolutions, the areas of study are the same as in Unit 3, with students examining the causes and consequences of the American Revolution. Topics include the Boston Massacre, War of Independence and personalities such as George Washington. There are another two SACs in Unit 4.
Where might these courses lead? History leads into careers such as Researcher, Journalist, Diplomat, Archaeologist, Archivist, Lawyer, Librarian, Teacher, Museum Curator, Historian, Publisher, Tour Guide and Author. 2023 VCE Subjects
2023 VCE, VM & VET Course Descriptions
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