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Where better to study American History and Politics than the capital of the USA. A popular visit for KS5 History students who are focusing on US History topics. It is also suitable for SQA Higher & Advanced Higher studies.
When you visit Washington your KS5 History students can explore key topics starting with the American Civil War, through the Wall Street Crash and the Depression, to the Cold War, the Civil Rights movement and the Vietnam War right up to the present day politics and policies of the US Government.
Seat of government in the most powerful country in the world, Washington is home to the White House, the US Capitol, Arlington Cemetery and the Pentagon, as well as iconic memorials to former Presidents and the fallen of the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Meeting exam board specifications
All content is mapped against the major English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland examination specifications.
For 16 to 18 year old students of:
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Tour Details
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Morning
Depart UK Morning flight to Washington and transfer to your accommodation.
Afternoon
Arrive Washington and transfer to accommodation.
Evening
Free time for orientation and evening meal at Buca di Beppo
Day 2
Morning
Guided walking tour of the historical sites and memorials (including the Lincoln Memorial steps to see where Marin Luther King gave his infamous 'I Have a Dream' speech).
Afternoon
Free time to visit Arlington National Cemetery.
Evening
Evening meal at Ben's Chilli Bowl
Day 3
Morning
Guided walking tour of the political sites focusing on the Capitol Buildings.
Afternoon
Visit to the National Air and Space Museum and on to the National Archives to view the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
Evening
Restaurant evening meal at Hard Rock Cafe
Day 4
Morning
Visit to the Museum of American History and Museum of African American History & Culture
Afternoon
Transfer to airport for overnight return flight to the UK.
Day 5
Morning
Arrive UK
Curricular Links
AQA A Level
- The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975
- The American Dream: Reality and Illusion, 1945–1980
Pearson Edexcel A Level
- In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96
- The USA, c1920–55: boom, bust and recovery
- Civil rights and race relations in the USA, 1850–2009
OCR A Level
- Civil Rights in the USA 1865–1992
SQA
Higher
- European and world: Part G: USA, 1918-1968
Advanced Higher
- USA: ‘a house divided’, 1850–65
Eduqas
- Non-British Study in Depth: The USA: A Nation of Contrasts, 1910-1931
- Period Study. The Development of the USA, 1929-2002
Accommodation
Attractions
Political Sites Walking Tours
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Arlington National Cemetery
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The White House Visitors Center
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National Archives
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National Air and Space Museum
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Gettysburg National Military Park
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Supreme Court, Washington
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