Learning objective

Study the outbreak of war, including Czechoslovakia, the USSR, the Nazi-Soviet Pact, invasion of Poland, September 1939 and responsibility for war including Hitler, Stalin and Chamberlain.

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BB Conflict and tension: the inter-war years, 1918-1939

Subtopic

Part three: The origins and outbreak of the Second World War

AQA GCSE HistoryPaper 1 Section B: Wider world depth studies

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Short explanation

Historical judgement: Part three: The origins and outbreak of the Second World War in BB Conflict and tension: the inter-war years, 1918-1939 (Paper 1 Section B: Wider world depth studies) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study the outbreak of war, including Czechoslovakia, the USSR, the Nazi-Soviet Pact, invasion of Poland, September 1939 and responsibility for war including Hitler, Stalin and Chamberlain. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.

Key concepts

HitlerNazi-Soviet Pact

Why it matters

This objective helps connect Part three: The origins and outbreak of the Second World War to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for BB Conflict and tension: the inter-war years, 1918-1939.

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Avoid confusing Hitler: Anchor the answer to Part three: The origins and outbreak of the Second World War, use precise evidence, and state whether Hitler is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.

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