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
Careers that may link to this subject area
- Academic Researcher
- Archivist
- Anthropologist
- Archaeologist
- Art Historian
- Heritage Protection
- Historian
- History Teacher
- Museum Curator
- Records Manager
- History-based Game Developer
- Historical Fiction Author
- Tour Guide