THE TWENTIETH CENTURY WORLD
Bringing your Key Stage 3 History Studies to a conclusion, in this final unit of study we will
investigate the events of the last century. Our studies will help us understand the world we live
in today.
What can you learn from Source A about achievements in the Twentieth Century (4 Marks)
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POLITICAL EVENTS
The Twentieth Century has been dominated by the actions of a few key countries. Please identify the
following information for these countries. (5Marks for each flag & 1 Mark for the Capital, Past & Present
Leader)
Flag of USA
Capital City:
Flag of UK
Flag of USSR
Flag of Nazi
Germany
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Present leader: _______________
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Past leader:
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Please add here the flag and information of an additional country you feel deserving of mention
Capital City:
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Present Leader: ___________
Past Leader:
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Why did you choose this country:
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Sources of Information:
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We will also be studying the two major political systems of the Twentieth Century. Define:
Democracy: _______________________________ (2Marks) example country ______________ (1 Mark)
Dictatorship: ______________________________ (2Marks)
example country ______________ (1 Mark)
Sources of Information:
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MILITARY EVENTS
The political problems between these democracies and dictatorships led to the two main conflicts of the
twentieth century. Find the dates:
World War One: ________ to _________ Winners_______________ Losers _________________
World War Two: ________ to _________ Winners _______________ Losers _________________
Identify another conflict which the UK has been involved in during the Twentieth Century:_______________
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ECONOMIC EVENTS
The Wall Street Crash - find the date: ____________. Why is it significant? ___________________________
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Treaty of Versailles – find the date: ______________. Why is it significant? ___________________________
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The Treaty of Rome – find the date: ______________. Why is it significant? _________________________
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The UK joins the EEC – find the date: ______________. Why is it significant?_________________________
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The European Union adopts the Single Currency (The Euro) – find the date: ______________. Why is it
significant?_______________________________________________________________________________
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SOCIAL EVENTS
What year of the twentieth century were you born in? __________________
Name a famous event of that year? _________________________________
Why was the event significant? _______________________________________________________________
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Choose another friend or family member from a different generation: ________________________
What year of the twentieth century were they born in? __________________
Name a famous event of that year? __________________________________
Why was the event significant? _______________________________________________________________
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Conclusion
What do you regard as the most important event of the Twentieth Century? (12 Marks)
NB: Please provide a list of all the sources used to gather this information.