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

2. 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.

7. OVERVIEW OF CONTENT ITALY 1815-48:
i. The Vienna Settlement - Why was Unification unlikely in 1815?
ii. What were the forces of change ? – Legacy of Napoleon and growth of Liberalism and Nationalism.
iii. The Early Revolutions and – causes, events and consequences
iv. Mazzini, Gioberti and Balbo.
2. Revolutions in Italy :
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 :
i. The position of Piedmont, Cavour and Garibaldi up to the early 50s.
ii. The Developments in Piedmont : Political, economic and Religious
The Stages of Unification :
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.

8. OVERVIEW OF CONTENT The German Confederation, 1815-48:
i. Why was Unification unlikely in 1815?
ii. What were the forces of change ?
iii. ‘Peaceful Dualism’ Austrian political and Prussian economic control.
Revolutions in Germany :
i. The Frankfurt Parliament.
ii. The Prussian Revolution.
The Rise of Prussia, :
i. Economic and Political developments.
4. Diplomacy and War, :
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
Bismarck’s Germany :
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

9. 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?

10. 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.