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ICSE Class 8 History & Civics — Revision Notes

ICSE Class 8 History & Civics revision notes, chapter by chapter across 14 chapters. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

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Chapter-Wise Revision Notes — 14 Chapters

1

A Period of Transition

4 topics
  • 1. Sources of History
  • 2. Renaissance
  • 3. Causes of the Renaissance
  • 4. Reformation
The Renaissance is a culturalReformation refers to the movement againstEuropean sailors explored new sea routesThe Industrial Revolution began in EnglandImportant inventions included the Spinning Jenny
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2

The Union Legislature

4 topics
  • 1. Parliament and the Three Organs of Government
  • 2. Distribution of Subjects: Union List, State List, Concurrent List, and Residuary List
  • 3. Lok Sabha
  • 4. Rajya Sabha
Parliament is the central legislatureThe Lok Sabha is the LowerThe Rajya Sabha is the UpperThe Speaker is the presiding officerThe Vice President of India
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3

The Growth of Nationalism : The Age of Revolutions

4 topics
  • Nationalism and the Age of Revolutions
  • The American Revolution
  • Causes of the American Revolution
  • The French Revolution
Nationalism is a strong feelingThe American Revolution was the firstThe thirteen colonies in AmericaRepresentatives of the 13 colonies adoptedThe American War of Independence ended
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14 chapters

1

A Period of Transition

2

The Union Legislature

3

The Growth of Nationalism : The Age of Revolutions

4

The Union Executive

5

The American Civil War

6

The Judiciary

7

India in the Eighteenth Century

8

The United Nations

9

Traders to Rulers

10

British Policies and Impacts

11

The Great Uprising of 1857

12

Socio-Religious Reform Movements

13

Struggle for Freedom (I)

14

Struggle for Freedom (II)

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