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Hello! I would be extremely grateful if you could take the time to read my essay and tell me if it's good or bad and what there is to improve. I really need a 7 for this, so don't hold back any constructive critiques. There is not enough space here to express my thankfulness. The question is: To what extent was the Cold War caused by Truman's policies? Harry S. Truman became President of the United States on 12 April 1945, following the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt, amidst profound concern about his capacity for national or world leadership. Still today some blame him for starting the Cold War, while others say he had 'saved western civilisation' from Soviet aggressi…
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Hi IB survival I have just started researching my history IA my research question is; "for what reasons and with what results did Jinnah, in 1940, demand the separate state of Pakistan?" (the wording of the question may change) already i am finding it very hard to answer my question and i am having trouble finding sources that could help me answer my question i would be eternally grateful if anyone of you could help me also if anyone has done an assignment on Jinnah and Pakistan or Indian Partition perhaps you could upload your bibliography? thanks a milllion -Thea
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I need to give in a very important history sl essay entitled: “How far were relations between the PRC and the USSR affected by differences over ideology?†But I have no idea how to begin it, what to write in each paragraph, how to structure it etc… It would be much appreciated if someone could help me make an outline/plan of this essay or give me ideas on how and what to write!!! Thanks!!
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History EE
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Im thinking of doing my History EE on Machiavelli and the history behind the Prince. Any suggestions on how i should go about this?
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so im writing an extended essay and ive based it on Germany's elections in 1918 after the great war. my supervisor is not being very helpful for he hasn't replied to any of my email since the start of this project, nor has he set meetings, hes just bad at this. so here my question: to what extent were tactics of suppression and unrest used during the first post war election of Germany in 1918, how did this affect the outcome of the elections along with the reforms in government and Germany's involvement in international affairs? i would like your guys' advice on this topic, whether its advice on the question or how to re-write it with more focus and or better terms…
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Hello! I need to start research for my IA soon. One of the cool things I learned I could do with this assignment is compare a movie and a written account, so for my topic I came up with: How accurately does Barefoot Gen portray the devastation caused by the Hiroshima nuclear bombing? Can anyone recommend a good read that gives accounts of the Hiroshima residents that survived and/or were witnesses to the effects of the bombing? Also, I hope the fact that the film is animated doesn't mess things up. It's historical fiction, so I wouldn't think so, but just to be sure..... Thanks a bunch!
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I am currently doing my history IA, except the problem is that my research question is too broad. As of the moment, my RQ is "to what extent can we be sure of the authenticity of the Nanjing Massacre?" I personally think that if I hand up my investigation as it stands, it will be one of the examples IB put in their guide as "what not to do" Currently I have several RQs a) To what extent is Japanese Nationalism important as a catalyst of the Nanjing Massacre? b) to what extent is the Nanjing Massacre a reflection of breakdown in Japanese military? c) To what extent is the Nanjing Massacre a propaganda fabricated by the GMD/CCP? (the obvious answer is: yes to an…
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So i'm leaning towards doing my research on the gay community, i.e. Harvey Milk and his gay campaign.... or something else like the history of music or art. I just don't know how to put it in a question.
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I'm trying write my history IA on the idea of America's permanent war time economy. More specifically, the military industrial complex based off of President Eisenhower's farewell address. I was thinking of a question like "To what extent did America's role in world war 2 and the cold war lead to a permanent war time economy?" Anyways, I need some suggestions on the idea and maybe some ways to tackle it.
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I did the test, and I really want to know the markscheme for these questions, however I cannot find them, does anyone have them by any chance? Prescribed subject 1: Peacemaking and peacekeeping : International relations 1919-1936 The following questions relate to the Abyssinian crisis of 1935-6 1. (a) What is the message of the cartoonist in source B? (3 marks) (b) What according to source A, was the significance of the League's response to Mussolini's invasion of Abyssinia? ( 2 marks)
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Hi guys, so I'm doing my IA on development of warfare in WW1 (specifically the question “What influence did the new technology have on the fighting on the Western Front?â€) and even though I think I have a bunch of good books I would really appreciate if you have some more tips for the bibliography/sources section that I could include? Thank you! - J.
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So I received my first ever written History essay this year, the question as I remembered were phrased as "What factors contributed to Hitler's rise to power in 1933". I didn't do as well as I expected myself to. I was expecting myself to get around 13-15/20 instead I got 11/20, is this a good or bad thing?
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So I have to write my year one History IA and I don't know what topic to choose. I did an IA on Student Protests in America during the Vietnam War and how they affected American public opinion but I don't know what to do this year. Loads of people recommended anything on Fidel Castro, Vietnam War, and Soviet Union (Cold War) stuff but I can't decide on what to do that's informative yet original enough. I know that I don't want to do anything that's overdone. Help please?
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I've been looking at the HL Markscheme for History and I notice that the easiest additional element to incorporate in an essay would be to "show a high level of conceptual ability." Alright, now may I ask you all dearly, what is this conceptual ability? Can I get some examples? My teacher tells me that I ought to think in frameworks but I don't really understand what he means. My exams are in May 2015 and we're going to start doing daily essays in two months or so and I am scared that I will not do so well because I know all my facts but when the time comes understanding the criteria I think will get me closer to higher mark boundaries, I tend to get 14/20 for my essays b…
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Hello, i'm trying to find a good topic to get research for my HI, but I can't figure out what would be a best question for my topic. I tried doing prohibition, but I heard people who did prohibition didn't do well in my school.. Therefore I decided to do something related to the French Revolution or Napoleon, but I need a "controversy" with the question. I came up with this: • To what extent was Napoleon seen as a dictator rather than a hero of France? • To what extent was Napoleon influential for other revolutions that occurred? • ???
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I'm trying to narrow my IA topic down. My starting research question was: To what extend was Hitler's attempt at Lebensraum successful? That's super broad and general, I know :/ I've narrowed it down to: To what extent were the Germans and Poles' relationship affected as a result of Hitler's Lebensraum policy? I'm still working on the wording but basically I would go in to talk about all the factors that impact the relationship between the two I was just hoping to get some feedback and maybe critiquing of my topic. I'm worried that this isn't the best way to go, that I won't be able to get enough research to succeed, and that I could do better with something else …
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Hello everyone! I have different ideas and different approaches for my history internal assessment, but i cant seem make it acceptable, nonetheless, my topic is on the cuban revolution and Che Guevara. My first approach: To what extend have che guevaras decisions as leader positively and negatively affected the procedure of the surprise attack at altos de espinosa? (i would compare and contract historical views, unfortunately i cant find any information of historical debate on this battle) My second approach: medias representation of che, biased opinion about che guevara, how they (americans- 1950) portrayed him and compare it to historical truth. To what extend has…
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Hello, I need to start research on my IA topic, but before I do, I want to gather some opinions about my topic question. "To what extent can drugs be considered the main reason for Vietnam veterans having difficulty reintegrating themselves into society?" I've heard about this problem a bit, and I also know that there's a number of conflicting opinions on drug use in Vietnam, so I believe this would make a good topic, however I want to know if this question would be a good one.
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Hi guys! As the time has come and in a few days I will be starting my IB course I just wondered if you find it vital to buy some additional history books in order to manage well with History HL course as I have seen many offers from the former IB students encouraging to buy some books that are not actually course books, like "Mastering Modern World History (...)" and so on... What would you say? And if yes, would somebody be so king and make a list of books that may come in handy to cope with all History HL stuff? I would greatly appreciate it.
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Hi, I'm starting school soon, and the one subject that I'm most scared about is HL History. I don't enjoy the subject at all, and have horrible memory. So obviously, none of those things are going to help me succeed in HL history. I was wondering what I should expect in HL history. Debates? Essays (oh I know about the essays...)? Presentations? Etc etc. Also, if any of you have any tips for succeeding well in HL History (especially with a terrible memory), I would be so grateful for them. Thanks!
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Hi everyone! I am in grade 11, first year of the IB. Today my history teacher HL told my class to make our decision for the topic we are gonna be working on, in our Interal assesment. I seriously have no idea, any suggestions preferably something to do with russia or Germany (first and second World War)? Thank you so much!
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Hi, So IAs are coming up, and I really need to choose a topic. I've come up with a few already, like I'm really interested in feminism, and I was thinking perhaps something to do with Barbies. I've spoken with my supervisor already, but he says that I should give him a more focused topic idea. I was thinking about how Barbies have evolved from back then to now, and how Barbie represents her own woman who has taken up these fantastic roles and jobs that woman today still haven't been able to do. (President) But it's not exactly a question, and I'm not really connecting the dots here. If this isn't a solid enough idea, I think I'd do something along the lines of "How has W…
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Hey guys so I am assigned my first ever, IB research essay. Our prompt is this: Explain clearly and concisely one of the primary causes for the specifics of WWI and how the cause was crucial in starting the WWI. Please give specifics and extend beyond what the book states. One cause, and research it. Seems simple ya? Nah. The cause I picked is solidly on nationalism but it is such a broad topic. I'm starting from the time of Otto van Bismarck unifying German kingdoms and Prussia and I have already gone too deep with that one event in research and I feel it's trailing away from a direct explanation on how nationalism caused WWI. Any tips on or example essays you may have…
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Hi! So, I am currently doing my EE in history, and I would really love to get some thoughts on my RQ and how you people would approach the task! My RQ is presently something along the lines of " why did the US/CIA intervene in Tibet 1955-1963". I haven't quite setteled on the exact words, so if anyone have any comments/suggestions/etc. they are welcomed with open arms!
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Hey Y'all! I'm trying to complete last minute summer projects and I can;t seem to find the answer to some questions! Help would be amazing. I'm in History of the Americas, starting my second year. Here are the questions.... Impact of World War One on Canadian's daily lives. Short term Effects of World War one on Canada Politically. Short term Effects of World War one on the US Politically. Long term Effects of World War one on the US Politically. Good Neighbor Policy A. Rio Conference B. US involvement in Mexico in 1938 Any and all help is greatly appreciated!
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IA Question
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What do you guys think about my IA question: To what extent did the Enabling Act of 1933 consolidate Hitler's position as absolute ruler (Führer) of Germany? Is it too broad? Too narrow? How should I structure my argument? Also, where can I find any primary documents and historiography for my IA?
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My topic for the IA has many good resources written in Korean and Japanese, but I'm not sure if I am allowed to use them for the IA. Can anyone clarify? Thanks!
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Hi, i missed a 6 in History HL by 1 scaled mark and i sent it for revaluation on 11th July. I wanted to know if anyone else has sent their History for revaluation and have heard back.
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Hi everybody! I'd like to apologize first because my mother tongue is French, so I may have some mistakes in my text. I'm working on my extended essay and my question would be the following: "To what extent did the debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists influence the question of bearing arms in the United States between 1787 and 1791?" My first question is: do you think the words "question of bearing arms" is too general for an extended essay? Also, I'm not sure if my plan is right. I was thinking about going in a chronological order from the Philadelphie Convention to the ratification of the Bill of rights. My aim would be to understand how the question o…
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Sounds like a simple question, but I've never heard of it requiring one. I don't see a Table of Contents in the examples online either. Does a Table of Contents have to appear on a Historical Investigation?
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Hey y"all! I'm starting IB Euro SL this year and I wanted to know what materials I will need for this course. I looked around on my school's page, but there is no info. I'm really trying to be organized this year, so all replies are appreciated. Also, any advice going in? Thanks.
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Hello, I was wondering exactly how difficult is it to achieve a 7, which is what I'm aiming for, in HL History Route 2? I've heard that it's extremely difficult, as about only 2% of the people who take the course achieve a 7. If that's true then shouldn't it be almost impossible, because considering the amount of people who take the course, and out of those only 2 or so percent achieve a 7. If someone could shine some light on this issue that'd be great. Thanks.
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Hi guys! I'm kinda new to this site and I've been reading a bunch of the topics and they've been really helpful. But I'm really nervous about going into IB History of the Americas because I never took AP Euro like all my other classmates (I wasn't in PIB my freshman year) and I feel like I won't be prepared for the class. Any tips? And is AP Euro really necessary to understand/do well in IB HOA? Please help!(:
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Hey, im not sure about this one, but has everyone doing history been taught to analyse sources with OPVL? O- origin P- purpose V- value L- limitation i'm a little bit foggy on what each of these are actually about and how you are meant to use the information in answerig questions any help would be great! -soph x
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Hi, everybody, I just came up with a thesis question for my historical investigation. That is "was the new established Turkish Republic a democracy?" My problem is, I'm not so sure if it sounds more ideological than scientific. But I have a variety of resources, both historical texts such as memoirs of relevant people, and history books. Soo what would you propose? Do you think is it okay? Maybe I am having a hard time because in a non-IB school in Turkey I would get a zero from a homework with such a title.
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I've studied a little history under social studies, and didn't do it for my GCSEs. A lot of people have told me History is too much work if I haven't done it as a serious subject prior to IB. I'm still convinced history is my best choice, because I've studied economics and while I enjoyed it, it's not really for me. And a lot of geo seems similar to it. I like the freshness of history and find the course most interesting. So what do I need to know about taking the subject? As a completely ab. initio student.
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So i am starting IB this september and i would like to do some preparation for history, since i was told that there is a lot of reading and work. Maybe you guys could help me prepare just a bit during summer? Any helpful books that you wish you have read before starting history? Thanks in advance
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Hi so Im doing my EE in history and my topic is- To what extent can Margaret Thatcher's handling of the 1982 Falklands War be compared to Indira Gandhi's handling of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War? Im highly confused about how I should go about the structure of my essay, since I mailiny want to focus of Thatcher and Gandhi and just use the wars as a means of comparison.. thoughts anyone?
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Hello, I want to do my IA on Trotsky's role in creating Stalinism, and my teacher has suggested I focus on how Stalin refused Trotsky's suggestions at first but implemented many of them later, but I'm not sure how to make a question out of this. I was thinking maybe: To what extent was Stalinism created/adapted from Trotsky's ideas/suggestions? What do you think?
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Hi guys I need help please. My History essay is "To what extent did Nazi propaganda in the creation a Totalitarian state? I already did the introduction and the listing of the facts. But I need help with the sources. I cant find any secondary that can be useful. Please help me thanks a lot
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Hi! I'm trying to come up with an HI topic that is related to either Hitler or World War II. I know this is a broad topic and I am really trying to narrow it down to something interesting. Any suggestions? I know this may be dependent on the person, but what would you find interesting? Thank you!
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"To what extent was the involvement of the United States government and the CIA responsible for the downfall of Salvador Allende?" Any advice or tips? Is it narrow enough? Does it lend itself well to analysis? Any comments would be appreciated, guys!
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What do you guys think of the topic: Why did women support Grand Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini in the Iranian Revolution of 1978-1979? I have played with the wording quite a bit, but this is really the question I want to focus of and I think the wording is finally what I want it to be. Is there any way you would change this? Do you think my topic is too broad/narrow? Any opinions would be appreciated! Thanks.
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Hey I'm doing a history IA now and I'm thinking of doing it on India's previous prime minister, Indira Gandhi. Any ideas?
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Hey guys, with the History HL exam coming up I have one question: What is paper 3 on? Also, any tips/advice for paper 3? I know paper 1 is on analyzing sources and answering questions; paper 2 is choosing 2 questions from ~30 and answering both. But I have no clue on what paper 3 is on, haven't been able to find any past papers either...
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How do you get your historiography?
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Well, one thing I'm constantly told by my teacher in history is that for Paper 1 and Paper 2, scoring a historiography in your essay is the difference between a 6 and a 7. Now while I get bucket loads of facts about a certain topic or event, it gets really difficult to get historians' view on the topic. Can someone tell me exactly how do you get your historiography?
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Where can I find the IB 20th Century World History Syllabus? Post me a link.
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Hey guys, So I wanted to do my History IA on 9/11 conspiracy theories, which counts as a piece of history due to it being 10 years ago now. My first question was about how evidence "supports or refutes the belief of conspiracy theories in 9/11", but my History teacher told me the question was problematic, and that my draft was pretty bad, and instead I should make it "What evidence points towards US Government complicity in the 9/11 attacks?" I want to know if this is worth trying, or if I should just scrap it and start again. I'm starting to get a wee bit stressed out as the IA is due in in two weeks!!
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I have a question conrecning rearmament, why Germany rearmament lead to ww2, and why Hitler revising treaty of versaille lead to ww2, THank you
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