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Okay, so some background, I'm currently in IB History I, halfway through, and my teacher has decided it is time for us to start using historiography in our essays. I understand the basics of historiography (the perspectives of notable historians, right? I think) but I'm not quite sure how to implement it Let's say I'm writing an essay on some war and its causes. Should I present the causes and support and then say how that connects to a historian's view? "Thus, War X was caused by Factor A, Factor B, and Factor C. This is supported by the argument of historian Y, who..." and etc. Or should I base my initial argument around the conflicting view of historians? "Though Histo…
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Do the people who grade the ib exams grade for the whole history exam thing for ib and know stuff from history of the America's as well as the other history classes?
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I really want to do mine on Germany/Hitler's fall related to Stalingrad/Russia because I have a ton of sources for it. How do these topics sound? And which is better even though they're nearly the same? To what extent did Hitler's insistence on the seizure of Stalingrad lead to Germany losing World War II? Would Germany have won World War II if Hitler had not insisted on seizing Stalingrad? Thanks in advance!
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Hello I have a doubt about the count of words in the IA Are the quotes includes in the number of words? thanks!
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IA History IA
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I need to have an idea by tomorrow and I know I want to focus on the Holocaust, but I need help narrowing it down. Please and thank you
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I know I want to look into Hitler/Nazi Germany, but I can't think of any analysis questions.... Help?
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Hey guys, I began my Historical investigation and my research question which I set is 'To what extent was resistance helpful to regain freedom from Nazi Germany?' My question is that is my HI Question appropriate? My history teacher said that this topic can be dangerous.... Can someone tell me please? Also, for the HI I'm using movie valkyrie, and sophie scholl's the final day... these sources are good right? my teacher said the answer is immeasurable, so can someone twist the question for me??
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Can someone please give me a title for my history IA to do with Edith Carvell? I have to give in an IA topic for history very soon and i would really appreciate it if someone could help me come up with a question to do with Edith Carvell's assassination during world war one and how to cause many people to side against germany. The IA question should begin with "to what extent.." "To what extent did Edith Carvell's death lead to ..." I just have trouble putting the words together, Thank you!
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Hey! I'm currently doing the History IA on "To what extent was Sukarno a dictator of the Indonesia people". I've done basic readings about Sukarno already but I'm stuck on my sources. Could any of you please help suggest me some sources that I could use as citations in my IA (Preferably academic papers, but other would do) Many thanks!
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I need help with writing the analysis for my HI, or more just how to go about it- do I analyze each source that I've used individually, or do i simply write a paragraph about why it's significant and footnote it? please help ASAP
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Hi! Does anyone know when the official History IA deadline, set by ibo, is? (Thanks a lot!!)
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Hi guys! So I wanted to start my IA today, and I want to do it about the 9/11 Attacks. I really want to investigate what role the media played in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks (press coverage of US compared to other media coverages, which are very different, since the U.S one could be seen as very manipulative/bias. given a certain frame work) I would like to discuss these things in my IA, however I am not sure about how to form my research question; What role did the media play in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks? Is this too broad? Does anyone have some suggestions... thank youu..
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My question is : To what degree did the new deal improve american society ?
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Greetings IBsurvival community, could you help me with my topic? Please. I'm planning on writing my EE on a succes wich ,in my personal opinion, changed the course of Mexican history (since I'm Méxican). My topic is: In what extenct does Salinas de Gortari (méxican polititian) was relevant in the assesination of Luis Donaldo Colosio (Mexican candidate) ? My problem is that I don't know if this is relevant enough for the international community, scince this is the IB, I think it should have more impact on worlds history. I'm also thinking about writing a Ee on this topic: To what exctenct Adolf Hitler manipulated the German media to raise the German enthusiasm about a seco…
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I've tried reading through my notes, but it's not very helpful most of the time (although I'm going to try to start taking better notes). Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Okay
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How to prepare for IB History? 1 2
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For someone like me, who hasn't done History in the last two years (I ended up doing Triple Science + Economics for my IGCSE), a part of me worries that I'll be losing out big time if I don't read up on History. I've been told that the IB Humanities courses have been deisgned so that no prior knowledge is required, but I figured that I'd read it out of interest anyway. Is there anyone who went through the same thing as I did? Any suggestions for a pretty much rusty History student? (The last time I did History, I was in Year 8) BTW: I'm doing SL History next year, and I believe we're doing Route 2, but it might change depending on the teacher
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I've found quite a lot of documentation on the Battle of Stalingrad from the Russian side regarding the battle and the conditions of it, but not really that much from the German side. I was wondering whether the people from IBS could help me on this. On Wikipedia, it says: "The next day he made a six page situation report to the general staff", which is then referenced to Kehrig, Manfred Stalingrad, Stuttgart: Deutsche Verlags Anstalt, 1974 pages 279,311-312,575. However, this is in German so I am unable to read this. Are there any sources that are in English that detail the German perspective on Stalingrad? Thanks in advance.
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Hey Guys, So I have a paper 1 coming up as a test in my IB History Class. It's going to be on peacemaking and peacekeeping etc.. So my teacher always uses past papers from previous years, so does anyone know where there's a nice database or something for me to look through past papers? I've been looking and haven't found any good sites that have a few of them. Thanks
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I'm in IB History Year 1 right now, and we just did WWI. I have an in-class essay tomorrow. The topic was already given: assess the importance of the following causes for WWI: alliances, nationalism, and economy. I am NOT asking for help about how to write the essay here. I just have a question about historiography. Our teacher kept on saying how we should use historiography in the essay, like, for example, allude to Fritz Fischer's essay and counter that with Gerhard Ritter's essay. She said "no one wants YOUR opinion, we want to see how you analyse THEIR opinion. It's all about regurgitation." But I'm just wondering here: isn't the thesis itself a personal opinion? Then…
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Hey guys! I need help narrowing down/finalizing my idea for this mock HI due soon. We have to do something on the Vietnam War and I want to do something on Chemical Warfare/ Operation Ranch Hand. My original idea was this: To what extent did Operation Ranch hand completely alter the lives of the Vietnamese Population? Then I realized it was an already answered question as it also leaves little room for interpretation/analysis. I then came up with a second: To what extent was Operation Ranch Hand an informed and justified decision based on its consequences to the Vietnamese population? I favor this question more because i think that it requires a bit more analysis than th…
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My research question I have come up with is : To what extent did the violation of human rights during the Dirty War of 1976-1983 lead to the creation of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo? some background is that The mothers of the plaza de mayo was created due to the fact that the Argentine government had kidnapped their children and presumably killed them because they opposed the dictatorship during the time and tortured and killed them which led to the mothers of these children protesting everyday for the truth about what really happened to their children. That said, I'm just wondering if my question will nicely wrap up everything I have to say on the topic, if it's too…
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I decided to focus my IA on the Mexican Revolution, but no matter how hard I try I can't seem to narrow down my topic. My research question is "To what extent did the soldaderas of the Mexican Revolution change the role of women in Mexico?" My teacher says that the question isn't narrow enough, the problem being that the "role of women" in the question isn't specific enough.I have no idea what to add to this question so that it is narrow enough and specific enough for me to be able to write a good IA . Any ideas anyone ? I need all the help I can get guys!
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I'm really struggling coming up with a historical investigation topic because there is just so much to choose from!! Right now, I'm trying to think of a very narrow, direct question that is still interesting. Here is what I've come up with: "To what extent did the invention of the cotton gin promote slavery in the United States?" --I think this might be kind of weak and obvious, but I'm not really sure what IB expects. I'm only a Junior!! I just really need some constructive criticism!! Any help is greatly appreciated!
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I am researching about the Soviet-Afghan War(1979-1989) and to what extent it led to the collapse of the USSR. I argue that it was not the major factor for the collapse, but rather it accelerated the social and economic problems already present in the USSR and greatly delegitimized its leadership. How can I narrow or focus my question? I feel I am being too broad in my research. If anyone is familiar with this topic, I'd greatly appreciate your advice.
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I decided to focus my IA on the Mexican Revolution, but no matter how hard I try I can't seem to narrow down my topic. My research question is "To what extent did the soldaderas of the Mexican Revolution change the role of women in Mexico?" My teacher says that the question isn't narrow enough, the problem being that the "role of women" in the question isn't specific enough.I have no idea what to add to this question so that it is narrow enough and specific enough for me to be able to write a good IA . Any ideas anyone ? I need all the help I can get guys!
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So my history teacher mentioned a few students in the past have either in person or online interviewed an expert in the topic they have chosen. I believe this would be difficult because first of all you have to find an expert and then find one willing and with the time available to answer a few of your questions. It seems like it might be too much effort to pay off also for some topics possibly not possible. Do you think it is worth while searching for the expert opinion?
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Hello! I was just looking for any input on if this seems a narrow/good enough question for an IA. To what extent did Belgian influence in Rwanda lead to Rwandan Genocide in 1994? Any input is greatly appreciated!
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My research topic for my internal assessment is about how the Armenian genocide affected the displacement of Armenians. I have found several books on Diaspora and statical data of displacement of Armenians, however, I do not have access to these books because they are online or the books are so outdated that there is no way to retrieve them. Can anyone help me with how I can answer my topic with my sources being just about the genocide as a whole. Or how I would go about accessing the suitable sources?
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I need help choosing a historical investigation topic. Right now my topic is, "How did Hitler's up-bringing influence him as a leader?" or something along those lines. I don't think this is a very strong question though. I was debating investigating his relationships with women, because all of his mistresses attempted or committed suicide, but I'm not sure if that is a historical topic IB is looking for. Honestly, I'm open to any suggestion for a topic. I just really need some feedback or new ideas! Please help me out!
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I know the theory that Hitler was neither internationalist or functionalist but rather was a combination named 'working towards the fuhrer.' Whilst writing an essay I thought to draw a comparison with Stalin and began to think which model he would fit into. I personally think Intentionalist and don't think of him as a weak dictator at all, opinions?
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Hey! I'm taking IB History HL- history of the Americas. Is there a specific review book you guys would recommend for the exam, and if so, which book for which papers (paper 1, 2 ,3 ) Thanks!
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Hi, I am planning to do my History IA on the Boer War and more specifically the Concentration Camps, Would anyone have any interesting suggestions of what spin I could add to this exploration ?
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Here is my title so far: In what ways, and to what extent did the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989) bring about the collapse of the Soviet Union? If it is too broad, or even too narrow, how can I reword my question to make it appropriate?
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*To what extent did the US feel compelled to focus and limit the spread of the Communist Party?* In general, my research consists of communism in America from the earlier to mid 1900's. The communists being abused, followed, persecuted as they discuss at meetings and fight for their own rights as they seek a world of socialism.
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I want to know how to divide History Curriculum ( Route 2 ) hour based
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I turned in my rough draft for my History IA, and my teacher gave me really bad comments on it (ex: "not enough analysis"). I've expected something like this to happen because I myself know that I am not a history person. My IA topic was about the evacuation of the Japanese-Americans during World War and how the internment camp affected the lives of the Issei and the Nisei. Main problem is: I don't really know how to differentiate analytical writing from narrative writing. Because I doubt I will pass the IB History Exam, I want to do really good on my IA; plus, it's the only IA we're doing for the whole year. Please help!
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Hey everyone! I'm having a really hard time formulating a question for my first history IA. All I am sure about right now is that I want it to be focused around the apartheid. So far I came up with the following research question: 1. Why did the Afrikaners develop the rules and regulations of the apartheid? 2. How did the Afrikaners regulate the much larger indigenous population during the Apartheid? Are the questions any good at all? If so, which one would bring out the better result? Thank you!
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So I'm doing my History IA on the territorial changes enacted by the Versailles Peace Treaty and its effect on German nationalism prior to WWII. Anyone have any suggestions as to good relevant texts, or important points I should be making in Part B and D? I've covered all the Alsace-Lorraine, Danzig, Prussian corridor, Saar Basin, Czech state, some land Belgium got, and the whole banned from annexing Austria ordeal.. And I've mentioned how people were stripped of their German Nationalities and were forced nationalities of the new government in certain territories, and the concern for private property and etc... But, I'm having trouble linking that to rise in German nati…
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I usually do alright in History, but the DBQ-style exam paper (paper 2?) kicked my butt. Any suggestions for how much/how little to write for each question?
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Can anyone recommended some good historians/schools of thought for the following topics: Cuban Revolution Russian Revolution/Stalinism League of Nations WW1/WW2 Spanish Civil War Nazi Germany I figured that this would be useful for others to have as well, so that we have a wealth of secondary sources to draw from for revision purposes
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Hello all, Would this be an appropriate IB HI question? To what extent was the French Jacobin's use of state power to achieve revolutionary goals in the Reign of Terror similar to the Stalin's use of state power to push for industrialization and collectivization between 1928 and 1939? Thanks for looking, Amraam120
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Are there limitations to the topics I can choose for my History IA? For example, I am doing Route 2 of History HL(20th century european history), so do I have to do an IA only within that time period and geographic location?
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I have already a question for my essay but the problem is I don't know how to start with my plan of investigation. I have read the guide line but I still don't know what to do. Can anyone help? Also can someone give me some links for examples of IA
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Well, I have to decide on the topic for my historical investigation. It is really hard to find a good and interesting one. I was thinking about the Cuban Missile Crisis but it is hard to form a proper research question.. Heeeelp
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Historical investigation HELP!
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can someone give me a really good description in detailed of what section B and C are suppose to have
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Hey guys, I was so happy when 20 minutes ago I finally finished my Historical Investigation. Then I noticed that actually one thing was still missing, my bibliography. This led me to the problem that I don't know how to cite my source. We have to use MLA style and on the internet I didn't find any appropriate solution for my problem. I used a speech from Ernesto Che Guevara and Nelson Mandela, which I found here: http://web.archive.o...od.ru/atthe.htm and here: http://web.archive.o...hes/mandela.htm The question is who exactly is the Author and Editor etc.? And furthermore, when I have a quotation, what do I write in the brackets after my quote? Thanks a lot for your h…
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how to start learning history from scratch ? what approach should be applied to this discipline? what does it mean to think historically(thinking within discipline)?
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I have decided on a question for my IA however my teacher has told me that it/they are too broad, what would you recommend using IB's guidelines? My original question is: What was America's True Role in the Holocaust? Was America at Fault? What does learning about the Holocaust do for Students Today? Would it make sense to rephrase it as: To what extent did America deal with the Holocaust? How long did America and the other countries fighting in WWII have knowledge about the Holocaust before intervening? Were the surrounding nations, involved in WWII, at fault for the Holocaust going on as long as it did due to complacency?My IA is completely written (I wrote it origi…
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So the site that our school uses is down and I can't access any information that I do not know yet I understand its all FACTS FACTS FACTS!! But you are also supposed to site them or something. Well my teacher only gave us information on how to site a book not a website for the book he just did like (authors name and book, pg #) Well my topic has all sources that are from website so i was wondering how i should do that. and also we have to do OPVL our sources and idk what to do if the source doesn't supply the authors name and what not and how I can finish all the questions if the information needed for them is not provided. I also would like to know for part C if it can b…
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