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VCE History of Revolutions – Units 3 & 4

Subject Overview

History of Revolutions explores the major 20th-century revolutions in Russia and China—key turning points that reshaped the world. You’ll develop skills in critical thinking, communication, research, empathy, and problem-solving.

Unit 3

In Unit 3: Russian Revolution you will:

  • Compare the competing ideologies of capitalism, communism, socialism and democracy
  • Investigate how actions of individuals like Lenin and Trotsky and movements like the Bolsheviks triggered the revolution
  • Investigate the extent social tensions of Tsarism and WW1 contribute to revolution
  • Explore significant social, cultural, political and economic changes
  • Explore the consequences of

Unit 4

  • Compare the competing ideologies of capitalism, communism, socialism and democracy
  • Investigate how actions of individuals like Mao Zedong and Yuan Shikai and movements like The Red Army and Kuomintang triggered the revolution
  • Investigate the extent social tensions within China contributed to revolution
  • Explore significant social, cultural, political and economic changes
  • Explore the consequences of revolution and the consolidation of power

Types of Assessment

  • Analysis of documents
  • Comparing historical interpretations and views
  • A Historical Investigation
  • Essay
  • External end of year examination

Class Activities

  • Concept & mind maps
  • Posters
  • Analysis of historical sources
  • Short answer questions
  • View film and documentaries
  • Extended investigations
  • Comparative analysis of sources

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