Last minute revision! Lesson Aim: How to best prepare for the mocks.

How do I write a decent essay? Write on the tables. Think about structure, words, analysis, peel etc. Then we will look at some examples.

OVERVIEW OF CONTENT ITALY 1815-48: i. The Vienna Settlement - Why was Unification unlikely in 1815? ii. What were the forces of change 1815-48? – Legacy of Napoleon and growth of Liberalism and Nationalism. iii. The Early Revolutions 1820-21 and 1830-31 – causes, events and consequences iv. Mazzini, Gioberti and Balbo. 2. Revolutions in Italy 1848-49: i. General Long term and short term causes of the 1848 Revolutions. ii. The Revolutions in Sicily and Naples; Lombardy; Venetia; Piedmont; Parma and Modena; Rome and Tuscany. iii. Why did the Revolutions fail? The Position of Piedmont 1848-59: i. The position of Piedmont, Cavour and Garibaldi up to the early 50s. ii. The Developments in Piedmont 1850-59: Political, economic and Religious The Stages of Unification 1859-71: Stage 1 – Acquisition of Lombardy. Stage 2 – Acquisition of Tuscany, Modena, Parma, and Romagna. Stage 3 – Acquisition of Sicily, Naples and the Papal States. Stage 4 - Acquisition of Venetia and Rome.

OVERVIEW OF CONTENT The German Confederation, 1815-48: i. Why was Unification unlikely in 1815? ii. What were the forces of change 1815-48? iii. ‘Peaceful Dualism’ Austrian political and Prussian economic control. Revolutions in Germany 1848-49: i. The Frankfurt Parliament. ii. The Prussian Revolution. The Rise of Prussia, 1850-62: i. Economic and Political developments. 4. Diplomacy and War, 1862-71: i. Bismarck, Master Planner or Opportunist. ii. The Polish Revolt 1863. iii. War with Denmark 1864. iv. Austro-Prussian War, the Seven Weeks War 1866. v. The Franco-Prussian War 1870-71. Bismarck’s Germany 1871-1890: i. Developing a National Identity in a united Germany Bismarck’s relationship with political parties 1871 – 1890. ii. The ‘Kulturekampf’ and social policies under Bismarck 1871 - 1890

Potential Italy/Germany Qs – see sheets. About 50 mins per Q – there is planning time. Choice of 2 questions for Italy/Germany. Be careful with date ranges/focus of Qs. For above a C you must analyse – points/language. Less is more – evidence/amount written. Neat or at least legible writing! Any questions about anything to do with the mocks?

Planning out essays….. Factors/key evidence/argument. Then you can check with me about examples etc. Don’t spend more than 15 mins on a plan. Choose ones that there isn’t help for on website, haven’t written etc.