This set of revision notes for the OCR A Level History A course on “Russia 1645-1741” provides a comprehensive resource for achieving top exam performance. Totalling 47 pages, these notes received an A* grade and offer both a detailed narrative and analytical overview of this significant period in Russian history. The material is summarized and organized in a coherent structure, drawing on a range of sources including classroom lectures, textbooks, and valuable online content.
The revision section covers key topics such as the overarching historical context of Russia during this period, the transformative reforms of Peter the Great, complex foreign relations, and the dynamics of opposition and reaction within the Russian empire. Each topic is explored with clarity, providing students with the insights needed to understand the nuances of early modern Russia.
Additionally, the notes feature a seven-page section dedicated to key evidence and analytical overviews. This includes detailed summaries of Peter the Great’s foreign policy, opposition to his rule, and a full evidence grid. The grids are particularly focused on critical themes like evidence of modernisation and backwardness, the strengthening and weakening of autocracy, and Russia’s contact with the West. This structured approach not only aids students in revising key content but also equips them with the analytical tools to assess historical evidence and interpretations critically, essential for excelling in OCR A Level History exams.
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