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Form 5 History

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  • 16 Hours 40 Min
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Course Requirements

Students enrolling in Form 5 History are expected to have successfully completed Form 4 History or an equivalent level. They should possess a basic understanding of historical events, timelines, and key concepts such as cause and consequence, continuity and change, and historical significance.

Students should also demonstrate:

  • Basic reading and writing skills for note-taking and essay writing
  • Ability to interpret simple historical sources (texts, maps, images)
  • Interest in past events and how they relate to present-day society
  • Commitment to class participation, assignments, and independent study

Access to notebooks, textbooks, and (if applicable) digital learning tools is required. Regular attendance and active engagement in discussions and class activities are essential for success.

Course Description

The Form 5 History course is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of key historical events, developments, and themes that have shaped societies over time. The course introduces learners to important political, social, economic, and cultural transformations at national, African, and global levels.

Students will study topics such as colonization and decolonization, world conflicts, nationalism, international relations, and the development of modern states. Emphasis is placed on understanding causes and consequences of historical events, analyzing different perspectives, and making connections between the past and present.

Through class discussions, source analysis, and structured writing, students will develop skills in critical thinking, interpretation, and communication while gaining an appreciation of historical heritage and identity.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the Form 5 History course, students will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of major historical events and developments that have influenced the modern world. They will be able to explain causes and effects of key events, interpret basic historical sources, and present logical and well-structured arguments.

Students will develop essential skills in critical thinking, analysis, and communication. They will also understand the relevance of history in shaping contemporary societies and apply historical knowledge to responsible citizenship and informed decision-making.

Course Curriculum

  • 1 chapters
  • 49 lectures
  • 0 quizzes
  • 16 Hours 40 Min total length
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1 China’s Mao Tse Tung political, economic and social development
5 Min


2 Gold Coast – The Stages of Decolonisation – Role Played by Nkrumah and His Party (1945–1957)
6 Min


3 The Gold Coast- States of decolonization; role played by Kwame Nkrumah and CPP party, 1945-1957
5 Min


4 Topical Issues of International Significance (Global warming, STIs/HIV/AIDS, Refugee problems, Globalization, Science & Technology, Sports)
7 Min


5 Topical Issues of International Significance
5 Min


6 UN specialized agencies-identification, activities with examples
5 Min


7 UN specialized agencies-identification, activities with examples
5 Min


8 The UNO-origins, aims, structures, success and failures
5 Min


9 The United Nations Organisation (UNO) — Origin, Aims, Structure, Successes & Failure
8 Min


10 The League of Nations-Origins, aims, structures, successes and failures
5 Min


11 ECOWAS — Aims, Structure, Successes & Failures
6 Min


12 ECOWAS-origins, aims, activities, successes and failures
5 Min


13 OAU / AU — Aims, Structure, Successes & Failures
11 Min


14 The OAU.AU –Aims, structures, successes and failures
5 Min


15 Cameroon’s relations with major powers- USA, Russia and China
5 Min


16 Cameroon’s relations with the Commonwealth, Francophonie and Arab League
5 Min


17 Cameroon’s Relations with UDEAC / CEMAC Zones
7 Min


18 Cameroon in UDEAC and CEMAC zones
5 Min


19 Cameroon’s Relations with the UNO, AU and EU
6 Min


20 Cameroon’s relations with UNO, AU and EU
5 Min


21 The Rebirth of Multi-Party Politics in Cameroon
7 Min


22 The rebirth of multiparty politics in Cameroon in the 1990s-origin, causes, manifestations and effects
5 Min


23 Biya’s Foreign Policy (1982–2004): Successes and Failures
5 Min


24 Biya’s foreign policy 1982-2004- successes and failures
5 Min


25 Ahidjo’s Foreign Policy (1972–1981): Successes and Failures
8 Min


26 Ahidjo’s foreign policy 1972-1981- Successes and failures
5 Min


27 Economic development of Japan after the Second World War
5 Min


28 Stages of economic integration DEEC, BENELUX EEC
5 Min


29 Economic recovery in Europe and reasons for Integration
5 Min


30 Causes and consequences of the Great Depression of 1929
5 Min


31 Economic development in the USA 1920-1929 (period of boom)
5 Min


32 How Industrialization Led to the Need for Colonies
5 Min


33 How industrialization led to the need for colonies
5 Min


34 Features of Scientific, Technological, Military, Medical and Transport
7 Min


35 Features of scientific, technological, military, medical and transport development
5 Min


36 Military Coups in Africa — Causes and Consequences
7 Min


37 Military coups in Africa- Causes and consequences
5 Min


38 Causes and Effects of Civil War — examples from Nigeria, Congo-Kinshasa (with guided work on Liberia and Sudan)
8 Min


39 Causes and effects of civil wars in Africa with examples from Nigeria, Congo Kinshasa, Liberia and Sudan
5 Min


40 Decolonisation in the Portuguese Colonies in Africa — Why Independence Was Delayed and Why Portugal Finally Withdrew
6 Min


41 Decolonization in Portuguese colonies in Africa
5 Min


42 General causes of instability in post-independent Africa; Attempted solutions and reasons for collapse with illustrations"
7 Min


43 General causes of instability in post-independent Africa
5 Min


44 Decolonisation in the Belgian Congo — Stages, and Why Independence Was Followed by Civil War
7 Min


45 Decolonization in Belgian Congo, reasons why independence was followed by a civil war in 1960 and effects of the civil war
5 Min


46 DECOLONISATION IN FRENCH WEST AFRICA — Stages, Political and Constitutional Changes (1944–1960)
6 Min


47 Decolonization in French West Africa- stages, political and constitutional changes 1944-60
5 Min


48 Nigeria — Internal and External Factors of Nationalism; Stages of Decolonisation (1945–1960); Role of Political Parties
8 Min


49 Independence process in Nigeria- Stages of decolonization 1945-1960
5 Min


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Secondary History Tutor

Our Form 5 History tutor plays a pivotal role in helping students understand key historical events, movements, and figures that have shaped societies, as well as the connections between past developments and present-day realities.

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