The Cold War, 1941–91
A 50-year struggle between two superpowers — the capitalist USA and the communist USSR — that never became direct war between them, but shaped the whole world through alliances, the arms race, proxy conflicts and a series of dangerous crises. Use the tags: WEST / USAEAST / USSRKEY TERMPERSON
Early Elizabethan England, 1558–1588
Elizabeth I inherited a divided, debt-ridden kingdom and a contested throne. This study covers how she secured her rule, the Catholic plots and revolts that threatened her, the road to war with Spain and the Armada, plus Elizabethan society and exploration. The plots are the centrepiece below.
Exam Question Bank
Organised by the exact Edexcel question types for each paper, with the marking method and a bank of likely questions. Topics flagged due / recurring are ones that appear frequently or haven't come up recently — strong revision bets.
Honest note: nobody can truly "predict" the 2026 paper — Edexcel doesn't release questions in advance. These are high-probability practice questions built from the specification and the pattern of past papers. Revise the whole spec; treat the flags as where to concentrate, not a guarantee.
Self-Test: Active Recall
The single most effective way to revise is to test yourself, not just re-read. Pick a topic, answer, and get instant feedback with an explanation. Your score tracks as you go.