# Grade 10 History Notes

> CAPS-aligned Grade 10 History revision notes, broken down topic by topic with worked examples, diagrams, and key definitions.

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## Topics

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### The world around 1600

- [The world around 1600 notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-world-around-1600)
- [The Songhai Empire](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-world-around-1600/the-songhai-empire)
- [The Ming Dynasty (China)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-world-around-1600/the-ming-dynasty-china)
- [The Mughal Empire (India)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-world-around-1600/the-mughal-empire-india)

### European expansion and conquest

- [European expansion and conquest notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/european-expansion-and-conquest)
- [Processes of conquest and colonialism](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/european-expansion-and-conquest/processes-of-conquest-and-colonialism)
- [Slavery and the slave trade](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/european-expansion-and-conquest/slavery-and-the-slave-trade)
- [Impact on indigenous societies](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/european-expansion-and-conquest/impact-on-indigenous-societies)

### The French Revolution

- [The French Revolution notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-french-revolution)
- [Causes of the French Revolution](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-french-revolution/causes-of-the-french-revolution)
- [Course of the French Revolution](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-french-revolution/course-of-the-french-revolution)
- [Impact of the revolutionary ideas](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-french-revolution/impact-of-the-revolutionary-ideas)

### Transformations in southern Africa after 1750

- [Transformations in southern Africa after 1750 notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/transformations-in-southern-africa-after-1750)
- [Political changes from 1750 to 1820](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/transformations-in-southern-africa-after-1750/political-changes-from-1750-to-1820)
- [The rise of the Zulu state](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/transformations-in-southern-africa-after-1750/the-rise-of-the-zulu-state)
- [Rise of the Basotho under Moshoeshoe](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/transformations-in-southern-africa-after-1750/rise-of-the-basotho-under-moshoeshoe)
- [Legacy of Shaka](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/transformations-in-southern-africa-after-1750/legacy-of-shaka)

### Colonial expansion after 1750

- [Colonial expansion after 1750 notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/colonial-expansion-after-1750)
- [Britain takes control of the Cape](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/colonial-expansion-after-1750/britain-takes-control-of-the-cape)
- [The Zulu kingdom and the colony of Natal](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/colonial-expansion-after-1750/the-zulu-kingdom-and-the-colony-of-natal)
- [Co-operation and conflict on the Highveld](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/colonial-expansion-after-1750/co-operation-and-conflict-on-the-highveld)

### The South African War and Union

- [The South African War and Union notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-south-african-war-and-union)
- [Background to the South African War](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-south-african-war-and-union/background-to-the-south-african-war)
- [The South African War 1899–1902](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-south-african-war-and-union/the-south-african-war-18991902)
- [Role and experiences of women in the war](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-south-african-war-and-union/role-and-experiences-of-women-in-the-war)
- [Role and experiences of Black South Africans in the war](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-south-african-war-and-union/role-and-experiences-of-black-south-africans-in-the-war)

### The Native Land Act of 1913

- [The Native Land Act of 1913 notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-native-land-act-of-1913)
- [Economic and social impact](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-native-land-act-of-1913/economic-and-social-impact)
- [The precursor of Apartheid](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/history/notes/the-native-land-act-of-1913/the-precursor-of-apartheid)

## Frequently asked questions

### Are the Grade 10 History notes free?

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### Are the notes aligned with CAPS and the ATP?

Yes. All Grade 10 History notes are written against the official CAPS curriculum and ATP so you only study what’s examinable.

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