VCHHC122
Analyse and evaluate the broad patterns of change over the period 1750–present
Elaborations
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using data from immigration records and processing it using ICT to identify historical trends over time
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explaining the nature and extent of the movement of peoples in the period (slaves, convicts and settlers) and the emergence and nature of significant economic, social and political ideas in the period, including nationalism
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analysing the extent of European imperial expansion and different responses, including in the Asian region
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evaluating the inter-war years between World War I and World War II, including the Treaty of Versailles, the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression
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evaluating continuing efforts post-World War II to achieve lasting peace and security in the world, including Australia’s involvement in UN peacekeeping
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analysing the major movements for rights and freedom in the world and evaluating the achievement of independence by former colonies
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explaining the nature of the Cold War and Australia’s involvement in Cold War and post-Cold War conflicts (Korea, Vietnam, The Gulf Wars, Afghanistan), including the rising influence of Asian nations since the end of the Cold War
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explaining developments in technology, public health, longevity and standard of living during the twentieth century, and concern for the environment and sustainability
VCHHC122 | The Humanities | History | Levels 9 and 10 | Historical Concepts and Skills | Chronology
