Grade 11 History SyllabusFrance, 1774–1814- The reign of Louis XVI and the causes of the French Revolution
- The Estates-General and the formation of the National Assembly
- The storming of the Bastille and the radical phase of the Revolution
- The rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte
- The Congress of Vienna and the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy
The Industrial Revolution in Britain, 1750–1850- The agricultural revolution and its impact on population growth
- The invention of new technologies and the mechanization of industries
- The growth of factories and urbanization
- The social and economic consequences of industrialization
- The labor movement and the struggle for workers' rights
Liberalism and Nationalism in Germany, 1815–71- The impact of the Napoleonic Wars on Germany
- The rise of nationalism and the formation of the German Confederation
- The Revolutions of 1848 and the Frankfurt Parliament
- The unification of Germany under Otto von Bismarck
- The establishment of the German Empire and its consequences
The Russian Revolution, 1894–1921- The reign of Nicholas II and the challenges facing Russia
- The causes and events of the 1905 Revolution
- The impact of World War I on Russia
- The February and October Revolutions of 1917
- The establishment of the Soviet Union and the Russian Civil War
The Origins of the Civil War, 1820–61- The issue of slavery and its role in sectional tensions
- The Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850
- The Kansas-Nebraska Act and "Bleeding Kansas"
- The Dred Scott decision and its impact
- The election of Abraham Lincoln and the secession of Southern states
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861–77- The military strategies and major battles of the Civil War
- The Emancipation Proclamation and the role of African Americans in the war
- The Reconstruction policies of President Lincoln and President Johnson
- The establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau and the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
- The rise of Jim Crow laws and the end of Reconstruction
The Gilded Age and Progressive Era, 1870s to 1920- The growth of industry and the rise of big business
- The impact of urbanization and immigration
- The rise of labor unions and the fight for workers' rights
- The Progressive movement and its reforms
- The impact of World War I on American society
The Great Crash, The Great Depression and the New Deal policies, 1920–41- The causes of the stock market crash of 1929
- The impact of the Great Depression on the American economy and society
- The New Deal policies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt
- The criticism and legacy of the New Deal
- The impact of World War II on the American economy and society
Empire and the Emergence of World Powers, 1870–1919- The scramble for Africa and the partitioning of the continent
- The rise of imperialism and the acquisition of colonies
- The emergence of Germany and the rivalry between major powers
- The causes and events of World War I
- The Treaty of Versailles and its consequences
The League of Nations and International Relations in the 1920s- The establishment of the League of Nations and its goals
- The challenges and limitations of the League of Nations
- The Washington Naval Conference and disarmament efforts
- The impact of the Great Depression on international relations
- The rise of totalitarianism and the failure of collective security
The League of Nations and International Relations in the 1930s- The failure of the League of Nations to prevent aggression
- The Manchurian and Abyssinian crises
- The Spanish Civil War and international intervention
- The Munich Agreement and the appeasement policy
- The outbreak of World War II and its causes
China and Japan, 1912–45- The fall of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China
- The rise of nationalism and the May Fourth Movement
- The Chinese Civil War and the establishment of the People's Republic of China
- The Meiji Restoration and modernization in Japan
- The militarization of Japan and its role in World War II
This Grade 11 History syllabus covers a wide range of topics, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of significant events and developments in various regions and time periods. Through the study of these topics, students will gain insights into the causes and consequences of historical events and their impact on society and world affairs.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Grade 11