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Okay. I need to explain myself before I get yelled at. First, I admit it is my fault that I am completely cramming for the history SL test. Yes I know I'm not supposed to do that, but I had a terrible year of horrible teachers. Second, I am in DIRE DIRE DIRE need of advice on how to write history SL paper 1 and 2. Third, my history teacher is a total ignorant pervert. I didn't even KNOW that the course was called "20th Century World History" not freaking "US History" until like a month ago. Now the IB test is in about 2 days. We took 3 practice paper 1s where WE graded it and we took 2 paper 2s where he did not explain how to write them at ALL. So okay here are my que…
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Hi, my teacher was a total **** and I have really bad notes on the mexican revolution as well as the section about slavery.. does anybody have notes i could read, or a good website perhaps? thanks!
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I'm doing my essay on Marianne as a symbol for the French Revolution and I've thought about focusing as to why she is a she. I thought to formulate it something like "What factors contributed to the rise of a female as a personification of the French Revolution?" (or if that turns out to be too broad, "To what extent did factor X contribute to the rise of [and so on]") I am including arguments such as the resentment of everything royal during the revolution, the traditional use of women to personify virtues in Rome and that revolution is a feminine word in French. Do you think that this is a good topic and what do you think about the research question?
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Hi I don't know which question to choose... 1) To what extent was the American entry into the Second World War a direct result of Pearl Harbour? 2) To what extent was the victory of the Allies during the Second World War a result of American entry? 3) To what extent is/was Abraham Lincoln's popularity a result of the Union victory during the American Civil War? Could you guys help me pick which one is best and how I could improve it? Thanks in advance
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The amount of material that one has to revise for the Paper 3 exams is just crazy, especially if you're aiming for a grade above 5. My teacher chose the History of the Americas for Paper 3, and there is so much stuff one has to learn, everything from the domestic policies of Canada to populist leaders in South America, etc. This has made me unsure of how I should revise for the exams. Any advice?
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We are doing a "practice" IA in class, and I really like mine. I am hoping to use it as my official IA, but I am not sure if that entails less teacher help than I have been given. We have been required to turn in each of the sections as we work on the paper so our teacher can make notes on it and return it to us to be fixed. Is this not allowed in the official IA that goes to IB? I know that is the case with English and TOK essays, but I haven't heard anything about history. Thanks
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Hi everyone Is there any fixed structure to reference my history assignments? e.g. author(s), year published, book title, publisher, IBSN Is this the right format?
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So its crunch time and I need to do my guided coursework for History of the Americas II HL. Im blank. I was thinking imperialism? Any ideas for an easy guided coursework topic would be appreciated. Im leaning strongly toward imperialism (though another idea may be better) and am wondering if anybody knows any good books that are really pro- or anti-imperialism. Please help.
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Hey everyone. I'm trying to come up with a research question for my IA, but I don't know what the question is supposed to look like. I don't want ideas for MY research question, but can anyone provide examples of research questions? I just want to see what they look like. Thanks.
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Hey I am working on my history paper and I was wondering if somebody could give me any advice on it. My topic is Ellis Island and originally I was going to do how immigrants effected the United States and made it into what it is today, but then I switched it to examining the medical exams done at Ellis Island. What do you think? Do you have any ideas?
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I was wondering what three topics you guys are doing? Our school is doing the Civil War, Modernization, and World Affairs after the Second World War. How about you guys?
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Was Nationalism the main cause for WW1? What role did leadership play in victory? (for WW1) How effective were Alex II reforrms? Did Germany start WW1?
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After looking through some past history papers I realized that there is always one question relating in some way to the rise of either one or two dictators. Therefore, shouldn't you be able to say whatever to all the foreign and domestic policies of dictators and only focus on their rise to power instead? Shouldn't it be possible to only study the rise to power of say Hitler and Castro for Single-Party States since there will, as far as I know, always be a question on the rise of one or two dictators?
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Hi, i just have a question. When I got to choose my question for my History IA i came across with content that we had studied in class. So, my question is can I make a topic even though Its in the curriculum. My Topic deals with the Weimar Republic. Thankyou for your time.
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Hey ! So, I am currently writing an HI and have done quite a bit of research on Reconstruction and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, however when I submitted my rough RQ, "To what extent did the assassination of Abraham Lincoln lead to the failure of Reconstruction ?"my teacher had told me it was not specific enough yet. I was wondering if anyone had general ideas on how to narrow this topic further.
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Does anyone know where I can find the specimen paper for Route 1 History? I found a specimen paper for route 2, but not 1. I didn't find it in the IBO store or searches in google.
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Hi everyone. I'm taking IB next year, and I'm pretty excited about Islamic History. So, has anyone here ever took it? Or is currently taking it? If so, what are your thoughts (good/bad) towards the subject? Personally, I love the subject + I'm aiming for a really good mark next year. Thanks
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I'm doing mine on Winston Churchill's speeches and its effects over British performance during WWII. My general outline goes like this: relate the speeches with their respective historical events and then see the effects over the population. I haven't had any problems on gathering info for the first part, but I'm not quite sure how to deal with the second one. Help, please?
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I haven't been given too much information from my teacher about the History IA but tomorrow we are going on a trip partly to look for sources for use in our IA's. I'm looking to do an IA on the Cuban Revolution and am thinking possibly something along the lines of "To What Extent was the Cuban Revolution a Communist Revolution?". Would this be a good title that would enable me to get a good mark? How simple or complex should the question be? So far I have got the impression that it should be something quite simple as the main focus should be source analysis... Any advice on the question, research, source finding and the writing of the IA would be greatly apreciated! Thank…
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Hey there! I have to start my History IA soon. The only thing i'm sure of is that i'll do it about the conflict in the Middle-East. I'm taking Middle-Eastern history for HL, so it'll help me when i do the exam Thing is, I still don't know what will be my topic. I'd like to focus primarily on Lebanon, but i'd be willing to write about anything related to palestine and israel too. Any ideas!??? THANKS!
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for my history IA topic, I've decided to do something from WWII. Most likely, I'll choose D-Day or some other part of the Invasion of Normandy. The military strategy is was interests me the most about it. However, I don't quite know which aspects to focus on or what I should be investigating. Does anyone have any ideas? I don't necessarily need a fully written question but just a more precise topic.
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Mmmk...so I have to compare one of the first 16 presidents to Latin American caudillos (i.e. Rafeal Carrera, Jose Gaspar Rodriguez somethin somethin...lol) Which should I compare? (I was thinking of using TJ or Abe Lincoln for the US presidents...)
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I was hoping to do my Historical Investigation on Al Capone however I didn't want to do something as simple as "How did Al Capone affect the Prohibition Era" because we all know why. But, my imagination doesn't stretch to far and I have no other ideas....does anyone else? Please and thank you!
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Can anyone briefly explain how did the new culture movement transform into may fourth movement? What is the reason for this subtle transition? Thanks
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My topic is on slavery and the Civil War. One of my primary sources is an interview. But this interview was conducted in 1984 with a former black slave... and I found it in a book. Is this fine to use with the proper citations? I have no idea why my teacher commented on the draft to recheck this source stating it would have been 120 years old... when really the interview is 26? Maybe its just a misunderstanding on her part? I wanted to make sure anyway, thank you.
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Hey guys. So I'm currently in my second year of IB History and we got assigned a paper to write in first person as Hitler. We had to pretend we were the dictator and talk about our (their) personal aims, ideologies, and support. I personally found this a very difficult paper to write and was wondering if anyone else had to write this type of paper and how they wrote it. Was it [or would it be] difficult for you to write as well?
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What should I include about the role of Haig's Military Tactics in WWI? -How it was revolutionary -They were to be expected (modern warfare) -Learned from his mistakes and imporved upon them Thanks
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So, i've selected Fall of Communism as my topic for my history IA. I have to finalize a detailed topic/ research question by tomorrow and I have encountered some difficulty doing so. I read the year range (1976 to 1989) in our class' history textbook, Martin Gilbert's History of the 20th Century Concise Edition" and took notes, yet I still can't think of an interesting research question. So, I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on how to finalize a good research question, in regards to my "Fall of Communism" topic and/or if anyone could offer any suggestions of IA topics they have come up with. Also, if you have any sources that you have encountered that are really…
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Well, I picked up my IB books about 2 weeks ago and looking through them, I found no history book. So, is this the case with everyone else. And, I tend to do better when I study out of an actual book rather than printed papers, which will be replacing our books. So, does anyone have a good guide to use with the syllabus? [Preferably one that can be found on Amazon as I'm not in the US] admins: /thread my inet. messed up and posted twice
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I've recently started to do this assessment, and it's due next month, so it's grabbing my nerves now. My topic is: To what extent is the movie: Flags of our father/Letters from Iwo Jima historical accurate? 1. Which film should I choose? Flags of our father or letters from Iwo Jima? 2. What sources could I use? (accurate, historically accurate, film reviews especially for comparing to history) Thanks.
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I really wanted to research a lot about music after world war ii for my IA, but I'm afraid I'm lacking in resources. Does anybody perhaps have any suggestions to help me narrow my focus on my research question?
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Hello! I'm currently doing the Presidents of America: Truman vs. Eisenhower, JFK vs LBJ and Ford vs. Nixon, but am very behind on notes. I wanted to do some tables to compare each thematically, however my notes are a slight mess and I was wondering whether anyone knew of any good websites/sources/books that I would be able to use. It's a bit annoying really, because my handwritten notes are always a mess, I can't decide a good way to order them when writing them out whilst my teacher is talking and I never have enough time to type them all out afterwards... any tips for that problem too? Thank you, and hope you all had a fab christmas! Lizzie
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I've looked at some examples of History IAs and they all seem to have references to sources in the D-section (Analysis). I don't understand why this is necessary, since one only uses the information from the B-section (Summary of Evidence) where all sources are already referenced.
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I'm doing my Part D for the IA, the Analysis, right now, and I am wondering what are some things that will be good to include as well as mistakes that people tend to commit. I know I should be doing the question in historical context, different views, and analysis of evidence. Another question I have is, how exactly do you analyze the evidence? Thanks!
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Hello all, I was wondering as to whether anyone may be able to clarify a few areas of the History IA paper we are to write, as I am floundering within a see filled with question marks. I have looked at previous topics on how to 'set up' the paper, yet would someone be able to explain the differentiation between categories B and D (as my teacher neglected to tell us, and aid us for the most part). Additionally, for section C are you to merely discuss the o.p.v.l of each of two sources selected? As I am a new, non VIP member would anyone happen to know of any websites where you may be able to see History IA paper exemplars? Many thanks, Pathos
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Hi all, I've been trying to give my teacher a Perfect History IA research question as he has rejected over 13 of mine. I'm REALLY lost right now, I've tried all sorts of country, but I really want to do one on China, so I would really appreciate it if you can give suggestions. I've tried cliche questions for Taiping Rebellion, Hundred Flowers campaign, Great Leap and Cultural... :/
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Hi, I need to study Fidel Castro and his rise to power (single party state ruler) and I was wondering if any of you know a good site where everything is laid out in a relatively concise IB-friendly ^^ manner? And by IB friendly, I mean, dealing with: rise to power consolidation of power how he maintained power (inc. economic and social policies) foreign policies or if anybody has notes on the subject they'd care to share? ^^; Thanks in advance,
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What were the reasons for the re-emergence of serfdom in eastern europe? In western Europe the conflict between the king and his vassals resulted in gains for the common man. Why did this not happen in Eastern Europe? why would the reign of the great elector be regarded as the most crucial constitutional struggle in Prussian history for 100 years? what did he do to increase his royal authority? Who were the loosers? Prussia has the authority been considered lot the most millitaristic states in Europe. How do you explain this development and who was responsible? How did the 30 years war and the invasion by the ottoman turks help the hapsburgs consolidate power? What was th…
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Hi, When I had a History Paper 2 test earlier today I found a question in Topic 2 that I really liked. It had to do with the Weimar Republic, which I know quite a lot about. The problem is that my class has not studied that topic. We studied Topic 3 and 5. When I asked my teacher if you're allowed to answer a question from a topic you haven't studied, she told me no. She said that the examiners will even know what topics you studied. However, I do not completely trust her as this is her first year teaching IB. Sometimes I even feel as though I have greater knowledge about the course than her! So, are you allowed to answer a question from a topic you haven't studied? I kno…
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Higher Level History requires a great deal of reading, perhaps more so than any other subject. Therefore, when revising, it must be important to have some kind of approach, so that the material doesn't overwhelm you. I have exams in May 2010, and I'm not really sure how to approach revision. What do you think is best: revise one topic after another according to the syllabus, or study them in a chronological order? I'm leaning toward the latter alternative.
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I'm trying to get a headstart on my Investigation, and I was wondering if you guys could help me: a) narrow down my choices b) choose a topic c) phrase my question well These are the topics I have in mind: 1. How/in what ways did the involvement of women in the Nicaraguan Revolution help, and how did it impact the cause of feminism around the world? 2. To what extent was the dictatorship-like governing of Kenya by Jomo Kenyatta a direct result of inadequate resources provided by colonial Britain regarding the governing of a newly formed (as in the borders were just formed?) and/or newly independent country? 3. How did the response to the Zimmermann Telegram differ fr…
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Hey everyone. I'm starting to work on my History IA and I have had my topic for a while, but I can't find enough reasons to answer the question I had set myself. I am planning to do it on the Lateran Treaties of 1929, and started off with "Why did the Holy See sign the Lateran Treaties of 1929?" but that has kind of failed. Any suggestions from those of you who know the time period? Thanks! also, I could easily have my Plan B on something to do with Mussolini's 'March on Rome', any worthwile research questions for that?
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Okay, so for the past two weeks, all we've been doing in history class is analyzing one of the prescribed subject's bullets. I seemed to pretty good at it; researching information and organizing (pretty much analyzing it). After we finished one of the bullets, I felt like I knew the 'bullet' very well. Then, when the teacher asked us to sum it up, or synthesize the bullet into a short essay, my mind went blank. I don't why, really. Maybe it was the realization that in IB (or maybe just IB History), there's won't be any notes written by the teacher for you to memorize and spew back (as one of my friends said: read & regurgitate) in a paper like we did last year. We wer…
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I need some help on the geopolitical and economic impact of the treaties on Europe? i can not get the real meaning of this and i can not find any information for this topic. Please help me
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Part A for my History SL IA topic is coming up, and I have various interests, but I'm not sure how you go about formulating the perfect topic. Can anyone give me an example of their thinking path while they were forming theirs? My teacher says it's best to do a topic related to areas we are studying. Some of the examples given in the guide were interesting, such as "How did the geisha's way of life change during the Meiji period?", but of course I cannot re-do this topic. I've been looking at a couple of things; the Dunkirk evacuation in World War 2, the Chinese Civil War, and the Hundred Flowers Campaign that also took place in China. I don't think we're focusing on the …
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i found this very good article which said that Hitler considered himself an art genius and that being a genius he thought he was able to do anything he pleased be it evil or not. "We define a genius on the basis of his talent. At the time, talent was not the main focus. A genius had to have a strong personality. He was a larger-than-life talent who was permitted to do anything, including evil things. The genius has outstanding ideas, and they must be implemented, even if they are completely amoral....Let me say it one more time: The genius was allowed to be above morality. The amorality of the Nazis represents taking this position to its unthinkable extreme." Historian B…
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I am currently in the process of writing my historical investigation, but got confused with the Sections B and D. What exactly is the difference between the summary of evidence and the analysis? I've read through the criteria, but I still don't exactly grasp the discrepancy. Does B include the facts, figures, pre-happenings and consequences of the historical event? Is D for the causes and different interpretations thereof?
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i was hoping if someone could tell me if my question is to broad pleasse? How far were German Grievances of the Treaty of Versailles Justifiable? my teacher says the question is fine..but i dont completely trust him it is his first year teaching ib... His idea was that on part b i just list the treaties impositions on germany.... such as the common ones..... disartment war guilt clause and then say the grievances..... i have no idea how D should be? what worse is that he forced me to do this question and then he says figure it out yourself in my opinion i should only focus on some not all as hey says after all isnt the analysis supposed to have different views of the matt…
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Okay so i'm completely lost in history >_< we flew past us history which wasnt so bad, then went into latin america for like a months (btw that wasnt the easiest) and now we're in canadian history. and this whole time im sitting there trying to absorb it all but not really sure what i should really concentrate on. can anyone help? along with any tips or guides etc (to help me study for the IB history exams)
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Hey everyone, My history teacher would like us to start narrowing down our IA topic and start researching. I've decided to do my IA on the Mexican Revolution as we haven't done much work on it in class so I feel like I should know it better. However, because we haven't done much of it in class, I haven't really thought of how to narrow it down but was thinking about "What was the role of nationalism in causing the Mexican Revolution?" and I was wondering if this is a viable topic, if it is narrow enough or if it sounds like a really easy IA and that it isn't challenging enough. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
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