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I: GLORIOUS REVOLUTION 1688 – 89
“The Revolution of 1688 – 89 was spoken by our ancestors as the Glorious Revolution.” Give your views on this statement and enumerate the results of this Revolution. (2001)
Note: Events of glorious revolution (2002)
“The year 1688 was a great landmark in the history of England. The struggle between the King and the Parliament ended in the victory of the latter.” Comment to analyze the results of the glorious Revolution. (2004)
“The true glory of the British Revolution lay in the fact that it was bloodless, that there was no civil war, no massacre and no proscription.” Discuss and enumerate the result of Glorious Revolution. (2005)
“Never was a king stronger than James-II when he ascended the throne. In spite of this, he lost his throne in record time. This may seem to be strange but that was largely due to his own acts of omission.” Comment and enumerate the causes of the glorious Revolution. (2006)
How did the glorious Revolution in England affect the Social, Economic, Political and cultural life of English people? Explain and analyze. (2008)
“The glorious Revolution of 1688 was a great event in the annals of British History by which the king of England became servant of the people.” Analyze this statement with special reference to the result of the Revolution. (2008)
The Glorious Revolution of 1688 ushered in a new era of change, liberty and participation of the people in the decision making process, a view held by historians. Make a Critical evaluation of it. (2009)
“For many generations to come, the Revolution of 1688-89 was spoken of by our ancestors as the Glorious Revolution (Prof. Trevelyon). Comment on its results. (2010)
What were the main objects of the Act of Settlement-1701? (2006)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Events of Glorious Revolution
• Causes, Changes, Significance, Results
• Foreign Policy of William III
• Objects of the Act of Settlement
II: TREATY OF UTRECHT
Note: In what way can the Treaty of UTRECHT be regarded as one of the great landmarks in British and European History? (2003)
Note: The Treaty of Utrecht. (2005)
“The peace of Utrecht marks the true end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th, in the history of Europe. Wars of religion came to an end and wars for trade and colonial empires took place. Above all the peace marks the final failure of the plans of Louis XIV. His price was now humble and the power of France was shattered.” (Southgate) Comment.(2007)
III: WAR OF SPANISH SUCCESSION
The most important event of the reign of Queen Anne (1702 – 1714) was the war of Spanish Succession. Analyze the causes, events and results of the war. (2002)
The most important event of the reign of Queen Anne was the “War of Spanish Succession which practically occupied the whole of her reign.” Comment and give the causes of this war.(2006)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Causes, Events, Results
IV: HANOVERIAN SUCCESSION
Describe the political and constitutional significance of the Hanoverian succession on the course of British history. (2001) (2004) (2005)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Significance of Hanoverian Succession
V: ROBERT WALPOLE
Critically analyze the character and achievement of Robert Walpole. (2002)
Robert Walpole is regarded as the first Prime Minister of Britain. Why is this so? What factors facilitated and encouraged his emergence as the first Prime Minister? Did this have any constitutional implications? (2011)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Character, Achievements
VI: WHIG OLIGARCHY
What were the reasons for the supremacy of Whig oligarchy from 1714 – 1760? What were the merits and demerits of Whig ascendancy? (2002)
Note: The Whig Oligarchy. (2004) (2005)
What were the causes of success and failure of Whig oligarchy in England? Explain. (2008)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Reasons, causes of success and failure of Whig Oligarchy
• Merits and demerits
VII: WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION
VIII: JENKINS EAR WAR AND SEVEN YEARS WAR
AREA IX: WILLIAM PITT (1756-1763)
X: GEORGE III PERSONAL RULE
What was the ‘personal rule’ of George III. How it was established and also narrate the causes of its failure. (2007)
Write critical essay of George III Personal Rule? (2010)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Personal Rule of George III
• Causes of failure
XI: AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE
Critically analyze the causes and results of Americans war of Independence. How did the war affect British colonial policy? (2002)
Give a detailed account of the causes of American War of Independence?
What were the results of American war of independence? It is said that it not only liberated America but also Britain. Discuss, (2007)
How the American War of Independence affected the British Colonial System and to what extent it was responsible for the de-colonization process? (2009)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Causes and results of American WOI
• Effects on British Colonial Policy
XII: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION:
What were the positive and negative dimensions of the Industrial Revolution? What is your personal view that whether it was boon or bane for the common man? (2009)
Note: Social Results of Industrial Revolution (2010)
How the Industrial Revolution affected the life of common man? Comment.
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England? What were the implications of this development for England's role in the world? Discuss. (2011)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Causes of industrial revolution
• Impacts on common man
XIII: FRENCH REVOLUTION
“The people of England got so much frightened by the developments in France that there prevailed a sort of panic in the country.” Give your views on the effects of French Revolution on England. (2001)
Give an account of the French Revolution from the Treaty of AMIENS to the Battle of Waterloo. (2003)
What measures were adopted by England to check the French Revolution for its spread in Europe (1793-1797). Narrate the measures. (2007)
French Revolution was a very important event in the History not only of France but also for England. How did the revolution affect the British society and political thought? (2008)
What were the effects of the French Revolution on the Life, and Thought of 18th Century England? (2009)
What was the impact of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars on British
1. Politics
2. Military Power
3. Economic Strength
4. Diplomatic role (2011)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Effects of French Revolution on England
• Measures to check the Revolution
XIV: NAPOLEON BONAPARTE
Why did Napoleon attempt to invade England and what were the causes of his failure ? (2005)
Note: Napoleon Bonaparte (2004) (2006)
“The empire of Napoleon was like a brilliant bubble on the stream of time” critically examine this statement. (2008)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Reasons of Napoleon invasion in England
• Causes of failure
XV: WILLIAM PITT, THE YOUNGER
Critically examine the achievements of Pitt the Younger with special focus on his domestic and foreign policy. (2008)
Note: Pitt the Younger (2010)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Domestic and Foreign Policy of Pitt The Younger
• Achievements
XVI: CASTLEREAGH AND CANNING
Explain the foreign policy of Canning and comparatively highlight different aspects of the foreign policies of Canning and Castlereagh. (2000)
“Canning different from Castlereagh, not in his object, but in methods. Their objective was the same, although their methods different.” Explain the foreign policy of Canning in comparison to castlereagh. (2001)
Describe the character of Canning, his qualities of head and heart and his achievements in various fields. (2005)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Foreign Policy of Canning
• Character of Canning and Achievements
• Comparison of foreign policy of Canning and Castlereagh
XVII: PARLIAMENTARY REFORMS ACT
Did the Reform Act of 1832 bring any change in the structure of the British Parliament? If so, explain. (2000)
Note: Parliamentary Reform Act 1832 (2007)
How did the Reform Act of 1832 move Britain closer towards popular government? DIscuss with referene to the provision of the Act and the subsequent popular demands. (2011)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Changes brought by Act
XVIII: QUEEN VICTORIA
Briefly discuss the main events of the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1850. (2000) (2001)
Write analytically about the policy and personality of Queen Victoria.
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Main Events of Victorian Reign
• Policy and personality of Victoria
• Achievements and changes of Victorian Era
XIX: SIR ROBERT PEEL
Write an account of the achievement of Sir Robert Peel to his country. What are his the so-called Three betrayals of his party? (2003)
“Robert Peel has rightly been called the most liberal of the Conservatives and the most Conservative of the liberals.” Comment to elaborate his achievements as the Prime Minister of Queen Victoria. (2004) (2006)
Note: Sir Robert Peel (2007)
AREA OF FOCUS:
• Achievements of Robert Peel
XX: Miscellaneous
• 18 century Trade Wars
• Vienna Settlement
• Parliamentary Union between England and Ireland
• Methodist Movement
• Chartist Movement
• Eastern Question and British Policy
• Growth of Political Parties in Britain in 18th century
• Union of England and Scotland

its a great effort dude....it covers all the topics, yet do remember to be critical and develop your own opinion as the questions in exam are not that simple now...and one more thing thing paper 1 is quite easy try to cover it asap and save time for paper 2 as it is more general in nature..

How much time it would take to cover Paper 1 and 2??

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Well it varies from person to person....i covered both the papers in 2 months...you can reduce this time to 45 days....give 20 days to paper1 and 25 days to paper 2....even if you give 2 months to both the papers then don't worry....history paper if prepared well can fetch you good marks otherwise it can turn out to be a disaster so try to prepare it as good as you can.....remember the essence of history paper is revision...the more you revise it the more the chances of passing it with flying colours...

sir, can you please provide us with PART 2 Plan.
as you have provided just of part1.
thanks...

Thank you so much for this effort! It was immensely helpful really.

I would really appreciate if you can post the study plan for Paper II as well.

Waiting for your reply

@ Jolie Dame and other respected members

I am much worried about question churchill. i could not find answer about this question any where, please any one who could help me.i will be realy obliged to you for this favour.

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Can you please recommend some books to prepare from? I am currently relying on jahangirs british history and A text book of english history by Southgate.

dear i have appeared twice in css exam with british history as one of my optionals. i would recommend you read NORMAN LOWE's book MASTERING MODERN BRITISH HISTORY. it is more than enough for paper 2 . for paper 1 blend of jahangir's world time by arshad sanphal and southgate's book 2 is enough.

rest it depends upon you that how you prepare this subject.please, make bullet notes as they will help you revise the topics at the last day.

best of luck