Key takeaways
Why did the Czech people not want to be ruled by the Soviet Union?
What were the demands of the Czech people at this time?
How did the Soviet government respond to these demands?
Host: Brian is a History and Sociology teacher with 26 years experience. He is also an examiner with two exam boards, so he likes to focus on material and techniques that will best help students when it comes to exam time.In 1968 the people of Czechoslovakia decided they did not want to be ruled by the Soviet Union so demanded reform and an easing of Soviet control.
In this class, students will look at why the Czech people did not want Soviet rule, their demands and the response from the Soviet government. This event is usually compared to the Hungarian Uprising in GCSE exams so this class will help students gain knowledge and confidence across a number of topics.
Whether this is a subject a student has covered yet or not the background knowledge will be useful in all History learning and allow students to show off their expansive understanding of different areas of History to make them stand out in teacher assessments or exams.
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Suitable for:
This class is suitable for students studying History GCSE (or equivalent)in Years 10 & 11/ S4-S5 or those interested in learning more about The Prague Spring.
Class requirements:
Students will require a laptop with internet connection to view the class. A pen and notepad will also be required during the lesson.
What to expect:
- This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar.
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- For on demand classes, students will be watching a recording of a previous live class.
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