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Germany 1890-1945: Social Policy & Practice - Women in Nazi Germany - GCSE History Learning & Revision

In this episode we cover how Nazi ideology promoted a specific role for women focused on domesticity and motherhood to bolster the Aryan population. Incentives such as marriage loans, which were partially forgiven with each child, and the Motherhood Cross, awarded for multiple births, encouraged women to have large families. The Nazis promoted the idea that women should focus on Kinder (children), Küche (kitchen), and Kirche (church). Though initially discouraged from professional jobs, the demand for cheap labor led to an increase in female employment. Education for women was redirected toward domestic skills. Despite the Nazi's efforts, measuring the true impact of these policies on birth rates and female employment is complex.Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.⁠Click here to see all of our GCSE History content!

Elizabeth's Court: The Northern Rebellion & Other Plots 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 GCSE History Learning & Revision

In this episode we cover several plots against Queen Elizabeth I, motivated by religious and political tensions. The Northern Rebellion, led by Catholic nobles, sought to challenge Elizabeth's rule, and the Pope declared her illegitimate. Subsequent conspiracies, including the Ridolfi, Throckmorton, and Babington Plots, aimed to assassinate Elizabeth and replace her with Mary Queen of Scots. These plots involved foreign powers like Spain and France, fueled by religious conflict. Ultimately, Mary Queen of Scots was implicated in the Babington Plot and executed, solidifying Elizabeth's reign. These events led to increased government control and oppression in the north of England.Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.⁠Click here to see all of our GCSE History content!

The Tudors: England, 1485–1603: Edward VI & Relations with Foreign Powers👑 A-level History Learning & Revision

In this episode we discuss English foreign policy under the regencies of Somerset and Northumberland during the reign of Edward VI. Somerset's approach focused on enforcing a marriage between Edward and Mary, Queen of Scots, leading to military intervention in Scotland and the Battle of Pinkie, ultimately strengthening the Franco-Scottish alliance despite English victories. In contrast, Northumberland prioritized England's financial stability, negotiating the Treaty of Boulogne which returned territory to France and withdrew English garrisons from Scotland. While seen as a strategic retreat by some due to financial constraints and emerging threats from the Holy Roman Empire, this policy also aimed to secure a marriage alliance with France.Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.⁠Click here to see all of our A-Level History content!

Health & People: Vaccination & the Spread of Disease💉GCSE History Learning & Revision

Before Edward Jenner's work, smallpox was a deadly and highly contagious disease. The common method of prevention, inoculation, was risky, expensive, and not always effective. Jenner observed that milkmaids who contracted cowpox seemed immune to smallpox. He tested this theory by inoculating people with cowpox, finding it provided protection against smallpox. Despite initial resistance from religious groups and doctors, vaccination gradually gained acceptance due to its lower risk and government support. By 1853, vaccination was made compulsory in Britain, marking a significant step toward eradicating smallpox.Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.⁠Click here to see all of our GCSE History content!

Germany 1890-1945: The Experience for Germans: WWII - GCSE History Learning & Revision

In this episode we discuss the Weimar Republic's collapse during the Great Depression and the subsequent rise of the Nazi Party.It highlights the government's ineffectiveness in addressing economic problems like unemployment, exacerbated by the terms of Versailles. The rise of the Nazi party is shown through election results from 1928 to 1932. It also points to President Hindenburg's use of Article 48, which undermined the democratic process. Additionally, the alliance between the Nazis and the conservative DNVP, led by Alfred Hugenberg, helped boost Nazi popularity.Finally, it explains the secret pact between von Papen, Hindenburg, and wealthy industrialists, who mistakenly believed they could control Hitler as Chancellor.Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.⁠Click here to see all of our GCSE History content!