This coursebook covers Paper 2, World History Topic 10: Authoritarian States (20th century) of the History for the IB Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to the requirements of the IB syllabus and written by experienced IB History examiners and teachers, it offers authoritative and engaging guidance through the following detailed studies from around the world: Mussolini and Italy, Hitler and Germany, Mao and China, and Castro and Cuba.
Some will have 2 marks, others 3 marks. For such questions, write only a short answer, making 2 or 3 points – save your longer answers for the questions carrying the higher marks. 2 Assessing the value and limitations of one source.
2 Cross-referencing/comparing or contrasting two sources – try to write an integrated comparison, e.g. comment on how the two sources deal with one aspect, then compare/contrast the sources on another aspect.
Todd, Allan. 2011. The Cold War. Cambridge, UK. Cambridge University Press. Whitaker, Reg and Hewitt, Steve. 2003. Canada and the Cold War. Toronto, Canada. James Lorimer 81 Co. Further reading In addition to the publications listed ...
Developed directly with the IB for the new 2015 syllabus, this Course Book covers World History Topic 12.
Some will have 2 marks, others 3 marks. For such questions, write only a short answer, making 2 or 3 points – save your longer answers for the questions carrying the higher marks. 2 Cross-referencing/comparing or contrasting two sources ...
Also, if the question asks for 'causes/reasons' and 'consequences/results', or two different countries/leaders, make sure you deal with all the parts of the question. Otherwise, you will limit yourself to half marks at best.
Exam board: International Baccalaureate Level: IB Diploma Subject: History First teaching: September 2015 First exams: Summer 2017 Reinforce knowledge and develop exam skills with revision of key historical content, exam-focussed activities ...
Every year, students throw away marks by not paying sufficient attention to the demands of the question. It is therefore important to start by identifying the argument that the question requires you to address, and the key or 'command' ...
Other titles in the series: - The Move to Global War - Rights and Protest - Authoritarian States
Every year, students throw away marks by not paying sufficient attention to the demands of the question. It is therefore important to start by identifying the key or 'command' words in the question. With this one the key words are as ...