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My IB1 exam for history is on wednesday and one of the possible topics for an essay is a comparative essay on those three dictators any ideas?
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"What were the major effects of Stalin's 1930 political purges upon the domestic politics and foreign policy of the Soviet Union?"
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My History Internal assessment is due in 9 days and I have about 550 words. So far so good, EXCEPT NOT. I feel like my topic is WAY to broad, those 550 words are my summary of evidence. THAT'S IT. So I was wondering does anybody know how I could improve my topic? My topic is: What were the differences of treatment in the United States and South Africa? Crap right? lol My teacher wrote : what do you mean with treatment here? Maybe better: How did human rights violation differ from America to South Africa? Or if you want to focus on how separation was implemented in the society and comparing South Africa and the United States. Or: The reason for segregation in South Afric…
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Hi guys, I'm having trouble understanding the italian and german unification and I'm just wondering if anyone knows any good places to make notes from or to revise from? Thanks.
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Hey, I'm doing my History EE about appeasement and its role in the outbreak of the Second World War. I've been trying to look for different (UK) newspaper archives, I know The Times has a good online archive, but I can't seem to find other proper ones... And also my knowledge of UK newspapers is quite limited, can you help?
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The first draft of my IA question is due Friday, and I really don't know where to begin. I know I want to focus on pre-Civil War America, and the whole dynamic concerning Jefferson and Hamilton is pretty interesting to me, but I'm lost beyond that. We weren't given much direction in how to even formulate a question, so any suggestions and advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
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how does ib go about reading the ia's? do they check every one of your sources and make sure ur using them correctly and extracting valid information? or can u just bs some citations if need be? lol giving up
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I am currently pre-planning my HL US History Historical Investigation. I've considered a plethora of topics, and have examined several different questions that I could formulate from said topics. I narrowed my choices down, and have most recently decided upon writing about the effects of the development of foreign policies in the United States. My original research question read as follows: "How have the development of foreign policies in the United States affected it's relations with foreign countries?". But for some reason, I can't help but feel like the question is far too broad to write an essay consisting of only 2,000 words. So my question is: how do I go about maki…
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My research question is: To what extent are American eugenicists to blame for the effects of the German eugenics movement? I really like the topic. What do you think? Do you have any information regarding this? Sources about eugenics in history are incredibly hard to find, believe it or not. I'm still waiting on a couple books to come in from my library, and my first submission is due next Thursday. Meh.
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I'm really lost on how to structure my history essay. How many body paragraphs is recommended? My history teacher always tells me to write two really detailed body paragraphs, but I'm just curious how everyone else structure theirs.
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'How did the Korean War affect the Cold war?'
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So.... this was question we were asked to discuss in class..(I am a pre-IBer).. what i have with so far is that : The USA wanted to confront communism (indirectly combat USSR). Doing this invited the USSR in this civil war which later became part of the cold war The Truman Doctrine - The USA helping countries that were being subjugated / oppressed by communism. There is nothing apart from those two that I can think of. If this thread has already been started somewhere else, accept my apologies. Thank you in advance!
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Well it's actually due today since it's after midnight... I'm doing my history IA (in 11th Grade) on the atomic bomb with the question: What role did the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa play in Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb? I'm only having trouble with the "Evaluation of Sources" and OPVL (origin, purpose, value, limitation) is killing me. My two main sources are books! very interesting read, but now I have to suffer because My teacher wants me find background information on these random authors: Dennis D. Wainstock and Robert P. Newman. How am I supposed to know whether they had access to military records when there's not even…
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So this is my topic: To what extent did the development of the Suez Canal influence British Imperialism in Egypt? I'm having difficulties in figuring out what to research. Any ideas or tips? As well as for my Summary of Evidence. Help? What areas should I cover?
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Hey, For the essays, if you accidentally got some stats wrong, will you get marked down? or will the examiners just ignore it? coffeeaddict
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if it is please start posting bef i do.
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So i go to a French school so apologies about any poor translations, and or grammar and syntax errors in my sentences. But I'd prefer if this didnt become a grammar thread. Anyways in history were doing something called a "recherche historique" i couldnt find any translation that made sense. So ill describe it. You do research and write a project divided into many part, theres Part A, B, C, D. Hope that makes something ring a bell. Oh and this is strictly IB graded. On 25 if memory serves. Anyways. what i need help with is developing my subject, i made a stupid mistake of taking what i thought would be an easy project, it probably is, but im looking at it wrong. My subje…
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My topic for my IA is Hitler youth. My research question is Goals of Hitler Youth. Is my research question focused enough? Or do I need to refine it more? Thanks for your feedback.
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Must you answer one question from each section in paper 3? Or is it so that you can answer two from one section and then a third from another. I'm sure I've read that somewhere, but can't find the exact information anywhere. Thanks to anyone who knows
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Hi- Does anyone have the questions asked in the November 2010 History HL session, for Paper 3 - Americas option? Thank you so much!!!
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Does anyone know the topics that will be used on Papers 1, 2 and 3? Specifically, which paper will the Mexican Revolution be on? Thanks!
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Hi guys Does anyone has anything about the new Grade Boundaries for History 2011??? If you have, can you post it on here ASAP Thanks coffeeaddict
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Why did Bolshevik revolution break out in Russia in 1917?? Was it a reason why Russia withdrew from the WW1?? Or maybe was it becauce the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?? My teacher said that Kaiser Wilhlem II imposed the Trety of Brest-Litovsk on Russia and it forced them to withdraw, but why had he done so? What was the purpose??
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Hi- Does anyone have the questions from History HL/SL for the November 2010 examination of Paper 2; Route 2? Specifically the Causes, Practices, and Effects of War and Rise and Rule of Single Party States? It would be very greatly appreciated! Thank you.
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Okay so my IA is based on the 1970s, but one of my sources was published in 2007. Am I still allowed to use this source?
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Is anyone focusing on these three for paper 2? Do you think there could be a question on one of them on paper 1/paper 3 as well? What would you say is important when looking at these idiots' leaders' rise to power? For the 3ibers; hope you are still hanging in there Licorice
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Hiii I'm studying for History SL paper 2 route 2 And I want to write the topic 1 on cause, practices and effects of war do you think it is necessary to know the courses of the wars?? for example all battles that occurred, generals etc?? i have never seen question like "how did the battle contributed to the loss of the war or something like that what do u think?
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Was it because what? Wilson was so eager to maintain peace throughout the world, so why the Senate did not agree? they just did not want to be involved in European affairs ?
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what is detente?
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Hi I have some questions concerning Weimar Repulic, I hope you will help me:) 1) Why Germany became Republic after WW1?? Was it because it was thought ( Wilson) that peace can be only attained through democracy?? Who proclaimed Weimar Republic actually a Republic? 2) What does it mean that parliamentary system was based on proportional reperesntation?? I think it has something to do with the fact that there were so many different parties in the Reichstag?? 3) and what follows that is coalition government - the next term I dont fully understand. I think that coalition government is that all these parties in the Reichstag had to work together? Am I right? please help!
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Needing urgently history HL paper 2 and paper 3 past papers. Thank You
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As you all know, (or should know) the History Paper 2 has 5 questions per topic and you choose to write two essays, from 2 different topics. the HL paper 3 has 5 questions per topic and you have to answer 3 questions from different topics. How are you approaching studying this? I started just studying everything (Paper 2 & 3) but it seems like an overwhelming amount of names, dates, places, statistics and concepts to remember!
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So my school decided to be different and selected to do the history route 1 course covering Islam and European history from around 500-1500 CE instead of the Americas. Unfortunately however, this course was developed like just two years ago and so the specimen papers from previous exams with which i want to use to practice with are basically nonexistant. Did anyone else take this route? Do you have any pointers/tips for papers 1 & 2? ie. format, what to do and not to do on exam day, and most importantly what to study. ne help would greatly be appreciated
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Hey !! Would someone explain me exactly the term? Because I am confused, each source gives different definition. I know that this was a policy introduced by Hitler but I am not sure what was it about
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Good day fellow historiansss I was wondering if anyone knows of a website that specifically states in details what one should focus on when studying for paper 1 - PEACEMAKING, PEACEKEEPING – INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 1918 – 36? I am thinking about a list of specific topics, not broad, vague and general statements. Lots of good luck with the exams, Licorice.
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This topic is dedicated to The Arab–Israeli conflict 1945–79 This prescribed subject addresses the development of the Arab–Israeli conflict from 1945 to 1979. It also requires consideration of the role of outside powers in the conflict either as promoters of tension or mediators in attempts to lessen tensions in the region. The prescribed subject requires study of the political, economic and social issues behind the dispute and the specific causes and consequences of the military clashes between 1948‑9 and 1973. The nature and extent of social and economic developments within the disputed territory of Palestine/Israel within the period and their impact on the populations …
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Heyy:)) what does it mean that ottoman empire was a poerw vacuum after the WW1??? I know that it collapsed but i dont know particularly what i means
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Hey, Does anyone know where I can find a model level 7 HL history essay (preferably on the French Revolution/Napoleon!) or have one they can send to me or post on here? I NEED to get a level 7 in my history mock for my predicted grade, I've been getting level 5s the whole year and I don't know how to improve my essays to make them level 7 worth. Also, if anyone knows where I can find out about different historical interpretaions/historiography of the the French Revolution/Napoleon (or tell me some), I would be so grateful. I've read books, but can never seem to find that the historian has a certain slant on the topic. Please help!!!
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This topic is dedicated to the Origins of the Cold War This topic addresses East–West relations from 1945. It aims to promote an international perspective and understanding of the origins, course and effects of the Cold War—a conflict that dominated global affairs from the end of the Second World War to the early 1990s. It includes superpower rivalry and events in all areas affected by Cold War politics such as spheres of interest, wars (proxy), alliances and interference in developing countries. Major themes Origins of the Cold War • Ideological differences • Mutual suspicion and fear • From wartime allies to post-war enemies I was wondering what role contrasting ideol…
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guys i just started my HI and this is what Ive came up with: 1. To what extent did Frances Clemenceau contribution to the constitution of the Treaty of Versailles initiate the Second World War (1939-45)? how is it?
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Hi, So I am trying to get this done and I have less than a week to write my "practice" historical investigation. I just came up with a topic and was wondering what you thought about it. My topic is "Was the bombing of Nagaskai necessary in order to recieve an unconditional surrender from Japan during the end of World War II?". I have been urged to narrow my topic down and that the best that I can do. Is this topic still too broad? Would this topic work? I have found information from two sources for this topic. Thanks
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Can someone tell me the difference, they look very similar to me. Thanks! Also is History paper 1 the sources paper?
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Helloooo May exam is not so far away! help me please Now I'm getting used to a question answering for one leader (for topic 3 SPS) but I'm having trouble in answering 'compare and contrast' question. Last time when I took the test, I just wrote down toooo much information that I didnt have time to writ the third paragraph... 1) So, how many points do I have to mention for each point to compare and contrast? For example, say that I'm comparing and contrasting social policy of two leaders, and I chose one specific social policy 'women'... If I mention one similarity(society was conservative)and elaborate and two differences (conservative/liberal view of the policy; differe…
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So i'm currently studying for the may 2011 examinations, and im taking the History HL course, but since the guide has changed as for may 2010, I was wondering if anybody has the papers and mark schemes of History in 2010 (TZ1 or TZ2) since I only have the Subject Report (Grade Boundaries) for May 2010. Could you help a fellow IB student out? I really need to seethe questions with mark schemes since our teacher didn't answer our questions and we're running out of time! Thank you in advance.
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My professor has not taught us about the American Revolution and all that stuff, we focused on Latin America as preparation for paper 3. I however, have a decent amount of knowledge in early United states history as I took the US history SAT and got a 650. What should I focus on regarding Latin America for essay writing, and US history? Also, on the world history section I could use help on what should I focus on the World Wars, Political systems, Cold War (until detente), what topics you find easier, what are you going to pick for your examination and why . This would mean a lot to me as I've dedicated this whole week to prepare myself somewhat adequately for the Exam.
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Hi! I just want to know what textbooks do you use for IB History, that is a very broad subject that requires different resources. I already finished the IB Diploma and I used: *Mastering Modern World History by Norman Lowe (Palgrave Master Series) *History: The Cold War by Keely Rogers & Jo Thomas (Pearson Baccalaureate) Both textbooks are great help, but I wish the other pearson´s were out while I was in IB.
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I have a question. My teacher last year made us memorize sources for our Paper III practices (which basically were that she gave us the question and we prepared for it '). However, for our REAL Paper III, since we don't know what the question will be on, do we have to memorize sources for points? I simply thought it was facts, analysis, and historiography.
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This topic is dedicated to Soviet policies, Sovietization of Eastern and Central Europe, COMECON, Warsaw Pact. Major themes Origins of the Cold War • Ideological differences • Mutual suspicion and fear • From wartime allies to post-war enemies Nature of the Cold War • Ideological opposition • Superpowers and spheres of influence • Alliances and diplomacy in the Cold War Hello, Can anybody help me to find the answer for this question: stalins role in development of cold war? Thank you:)
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I have a DBQ to write in the morning and I want to make sure I make an improvement from the last one
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im studying: World War 1 World War 2 Russian Civil War Hitler Russian Revolutions (i could also study the Cold War, but i dont have time) Does anyone have good notes for any one of these topics? How are u guys studying for them?
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for my history ia i am focusing on the way the Polish Jews were treated during the holocaust however I am ending up with lots of things to write about in the summary of evidence is there a way I could narrow this down? thanks
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