History Rocks

This episode for Historyrocks.co.uk walks you through some of the changes in government and reaction under Alexander II and III. This will be useful to any students studying A level Tsarist Russia! Why not send in some jokes or a shoutout during this dull lockdown to hello@historyrocks.co.uk we would love to hear from you! Stay safe!

Welcome to this Podcast from History Rocks for those studying Tsarist Russia! If you have any shoutouts or jokes please email hello@historyrocks.co.uk Further, check out Eventbrite for some special Lockdown webinars - search History Rocks! Stay safe people!

Do you need more help on your sources, extracts or essays? We have a brand new range of webinars coming in February to help you ace the exam. You will need to act quickly as the tickets will run out fast! Book them here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/history-rocks-sessions-18670682272 Brought to you by historyrocks.co.uk, this episode focuses upon Alexander II's reforms - education. Discover the motivations, changes and the emergence of reaction. Email your jokes and shoutouts to hello@historyrocks.co.uk

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Brought to you by History Rocks This series of episodes goes out to those studying AQA A level 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855-1964, but it will also be useful to other people studying the period. Today's episode sets the scene for the Russian Empire in the 19th century. Have a question, joke or shout-out? email hello@historyrocks.co.uk Need so CPD for your centre? Email on the address above.

Brought to you by History Rocks this episode offers some personal thoughts on the quality of answers to source questions. It offers some of the weaknesses found in tackling provenance especially and what to do about it. I hope you find it 'valuable' :-) If you want some training on how to teach the sources contact me on hello@historyrocks.co.uk now.  STUDENT SKILLS BOOT CAMPS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON - CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

Brought to you by http://historyrocks.co.uk. This episode is a personal reflection upon the quality of answers to the extract questions in AQA A level History Paper 1. It covers some of the highlights and lowlights of answers I have seen and offers some suggestions on how to improve. I hope you find this useful! If you are looking for effective training with takeaway resources at a budget-sensitive price, drop me an email now on hello@historyrocks.co.uk

Brought to you by historyrocks.co.uk this episode gives you a few reminders on the source skills that you can't do without! Best of luck History Rockers! email hello@historyrocks.co.uk

As requested by a History Rocker out there, this is a special podcast looking at the development of African American Rights throughout this period. This primarily looks at the records of the US presidents but it also takes into account other agencies that brought about change. Best of luck in your exams! Email hello@historyrocks.co.uk

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This episode brought to you by historyrocks.co.uk explores why presidents before Johnson got involved in Vietnam after 1954. It considers the different (and similar) reasons pressuring Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy following the French defeat. I hope you enjoy it. Do email us with any questions, shout-outs or jokes to hello@historyrocks.co.uk

Welcome to historyrocks.co.uk podcasts! This episode explores if there were any achievements in the so called Thaw between East and West in the period 1955 to 1963. If you have any questions, jokes or thoughts please send them to hello@historyrocks.co.uk. Best of luck! Melanie

This episode brought to you by historyrocks.co.uk, it delves into the shifts and developments after 1953. What was Eisenhower about? What was New Look? Why was the USSR keen to try something new? What was Peaceful Coexistence? Listen in and find out :-) Email hello@historyrocks.co.uk

Welcome to historyrocks,co.uk podcast special on the Cold War. Today's episode takes an overview of the Korean War and explores its impact. Feel free to contact me on hello@historyrocks.co.uk with any shout-outs or requests!

Welcome to the historyrocks.co.uk podcasts! Check our website out for resources, training and much more. This episode gives some background to the Korean War and especially looks at why Truman got involved in it. Please drop us a line with any shout-outs, jokes or requests to hello@historyrocks.co.uk

You are listening to the HistoryRocks.co.uk podcasts for students studying the Cold War, especially those doing HIS2R AQA A level. This episode explores the loss of China and why it is significant in the development of the Cold War. Drop us a line with any feedback, shout-outs or jokes on hello@historyrocks.co.uk

Brought to you by historyrocks.co.uk this episode offers some explanation of the causes and consequences of the Berlin Blockade. Great for all those who are revising it! If you have any comments, jokes or shout-outs then email us on hello@historyrocks.co.uk If your are an A level teacher, then checkout our other resources on our website!

Presented to you by HistoryRocks.co.uk, today we are looking at the Marshall Plan. What is it? Was it an unselfish act? How did the soviet Union respond to it? Some thoughts about its effectiveness too. Feel free to send in any jokes or shout-outs to hello@historyrocks.co.uk

Presented to you by historyrocks.co.uk. This special episode is for any A level History student (but especially AQA) who has just completed an essay on cause/consequence or significance. It will talk your through each paragraph, point out some of the pitfalls and give advice on what you could do.

All A level AQA History teachers or students looking to practice some source skills, should head over to historyrocks.co.uk website today! Email me on hello@historyrocks.co.uk This episode looks at what was containment. It explores what methods of containment were used during the Cold War and why it was adopted by President Truman. I do hop you enjoy it and that you are revising hard!

If you are studying or teaching AQA A level Cold War, why not grab one of our section A exam papers with detailed indicative content! historyrocks.co.uk/shop This episode looks largely at the debate - Was Stalin aggressive and expansionist or were his actions in Eastern and Souther Europe defensive? Any shout-outs, jokes or feedback? Email us on hello@historyrocks.co.uk

This episode is designed to specifically help those studying AQA A level History - HIS2R Cold War, but could be useful to anyone studying the period. Follow us on Facebook and visit our website for some exam based resources today!

Listen to these special episodes to help anybody studying the Cold War - especially A level Students studying AQA 2R. Teachers: come and see our resources historyrocks.co.uk and like our Facebook page MyHistoryRocks. Email us on hello@historyrocks.co.uk. Enjoy!

This is a little intro to the coursework module and some of the key headlines. Email in any questions, shoutouts or jokes to hello@historyrocks.co.uk and follow us on twitter @MyHistoryRocks

A list of the top 10 things to avoid for paper 2 AQA History. You don't want to skip this!

This episode explains how to use own knowledge more effectively when evaluating arguments in extracts for AQA History, Section A of paper 1. I do hope you enjoy it! If you want any shoutouts, have a joke or want to make a request, please email hello@historyrocks.co.uk

The much anticipated episode is finally here! This episode suggests an effective way of structuring your answers to Section A, AQA interpretations for paper 1 in the A level History exam. It is also packed with advice when approaching the paper and things to avoid. Send us your feedback, suggestions or requests for shout-outs to hello@historyrocks.co.uk

This episode begins to explore how to approach interpretations in section A of AQA History - component 1. This segment explains the difference between a fact and an opinion and how to spot them. This is all crucial in the overall structure - so pay attention!

This episode offers a suggestion on how to structure a Section A AQA History source answer for paper 2. Of course, there are lots of approaches, but this example should produce an answer that includes balance and judgement that will help you get higher marks! Send us feedback, jokes or a request for a shout-out to hello@historyrocks.co.uk

This episode gets to grips with tone - what is it? what's the point? how to do it? Most students don't tackle tone well in A level History source answers, so listen in for these little tricks!

This episode explains what provenance is, why we do it and what to discuss. It warns you against the evil ways of discussing BIAS and other pointless stock phrases. Enjoy :-)

This episode is especially helpful for those tackling paper 2 of the A level AQA History paper. What do we even mean by value? This segment tries to unravel the mystery!

This episode will explore why conclusions are important in A level History essays and how to go about them. Send us your feedback to @myhistoryrocks

This episode explodes the myths about paragraph structures. It offers and alternative structure that is more likely to get you higher marks. Enjoy :-) Contact us on twitter @myhistoryrocks

This episode will shed some light on what your teachers mean when they tell you to be more analytical in your History essays. Send feedback and jokes to twitter @myhistoryrocks

This episode gives you some useful hacks on how to start a paragraph in an A level History essay to maximise your marks!

This episode exposes the worst and best approaches to writing an introduction to an A level History essay. Send us feedback or question on twitter @myhistoryrocks

The very first episode of the History Rocks podcasts aimed at determined A level History students. This episode explores how to unpack a question and plan for it.