Heinemann Advanced History: Mussolini & Italy

Klappentext Containing sample exam questions at both AS and A2 levels, this text aims to show students what makes a good answer and why it scores high marks. It should help students grasp the difference between a GCSE and an A-level mark in history. Zusammenfassung Containing sample exam questions at both AS and A2 levels! this text aims to show students what makes a good answer and why it scores high marks. It should help students grasp the difference between a GCSE and an A-level mark in history. Inhaltsverzeichnis AS SECTION: NARRATIVE AND EXPLANATION - 1 The Weaknesses of Liberal Italy 2 Fascism's appeal, 1919-22 3 Consolidating the fascist regime, 1922-5 4 Fascist political life, 1925-43 5 Fascist Italy: the economy 6 Fascist society 7 Italian foreign policy, 1922-40 8 Italy at War AS Assessment A2 SECTION: ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION - 1 Why did Mussolini become prime minister in 1922? 2 Why was Mussolini able to acquire dictatorial powers? 3 What were the main features of fascism? 4 Was fascist Italy a totalitarian state? 5 What was Mussolini's Role in the fascist state? 6 Analysing fascist Italy: central issues 7 Analysing Italian foreign policy, 1935-40 A2 Assessment

Résumé

• Separate sections for AS and A2 ensures students have the information they need at the right depth.
• Exam preparation and advice at the end of each section help students understand what examiners are looking for and what style questions your exam board will set.
• A more accessible AS format eases the transition from GCSE while the A2 section develops students' skills and helps them rise to the challenge of A Level exams.

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AS SECTION:

NARRATIVE AND EXPLANATION - 1 The Weaknesses of Liberal Italy 2 Fascism's appeal, 1919-22 3 Consolidating the fascist regime, 1922-5 4 Fascist political life, 1925-43 5 Fascist Italy: the economy 6 Fascist society 7 Italian foreign policy, 1922-40 8 Italy at War

AS Assessment

A2 SECTION:

ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION - 1 Why did Mussolini become prime minister in 1922? 2 Why was Mussolini able to acquire dictatorial powers? 3 What were the main features of fascism? 4 Was fascist Italy a totalitarian state? 5 What was Mussolini's Role in the fascist state? 6 Analysing fascist Italy: central issues 7 Analysing Italian foreign policy, 1935-40

A2 Assessment