History-Geography 9th Grade Revision Sheets
History-Geography in 3eme is assessed in the brevet for 50 points and covers the major conflicts of the 20th century, European construction, and contemporary world issues. Moral and civic education (EMC) is part of this exam. It is a subject where methodology (document analysis, argued paragraph) matters as much as knowledge.
History-Geography curriculum in 9th Grade
In history, the 3eme curriculum covers the period from 1914 to the present: World War I and its consequences, totalitarian regimes (Stalinism, Nazism, fascism), World War II and the genocide of Jews and Roma, the Cold War, decolonization, and the Fifth Republic from De Gaulle to today. In geography, students study the territorial dynamics of metropolitan and overseas France, the European Union, and productive spaces. Civic education covers citizenship, Republican values, defense, and secularism.
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Tips to succeed in history-geography 9th Grade
Build a wall timeline from 1914 to today with key events. Hang it in your room and review it every evening: the overview helps retain the logical sequence of periods.
Learn the argued paragraph method: an introductory sentence stating the topic, two or three ideas with a precise fact (date, place, figure) per idea, and a concluding sentence. Practice writing one in 20 minutes.
In geography, master the required sketches (organization of French territory, productive spaces). Memorize the legend and practice reproducing them neatly and quickly.
For document analysis in the brevet, always follow the method: present the document (type, author, date, context), extract relevant information, then add personal knowledge to supplement.
FAQ — History-Geography 9th Grade
Which history chapters appear most often in the brevet?
The most frequent brevet chapters are World War I (combat experience, Armenian genocide), World War II (genocide of Jews, France during the war), and the Fifth Republic. The Cold War and decolonization are also regularly tested. Each year, one exercise covers history and another geography, with a civic education topic.
How do I succeed at the argued paragraph in history-geography?
The argued paragraph must follow a clear structure: an introduction rephrasing the topic, a development in two or three parts with precise examples (dates, names, places), and a conclusion. Use logical connectors (first, then, finally, however). Each idea must be illustrated by a precise historical or geographical fact. The whole should be 15 to 20 lines long.
Do I need to memorize dates by heart for the history brevet?
Yes, about ten dates are essential: 1914-1918 (WWI), 1939-1945 (WWII), 1917 (Russian revolution), 1933 (Hitler in power), 1945 (camp liberation, UN creation), 1947-1991 (Cold War), 1958 (Fifth Republic), 1962 (end of Algerian War). Knowing these landmarks helps contextualize documents and structure argued paragraphs.
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