An exciting series that covers selected topics from the Higher Level options in the IB History syllabus. This coursebook covers Higher Level option 5, Topic 2, Unification and Consolidation of Germany and Italy 1815-90. The text is divided into clear sections following the IB syllabus structure and content specifications. It offers a sound historical account along with detailed explanations and analysis, and an emphasis on historical debate to prepare students for the in-depth, extended essay required in the Paper 3 examination. It also provides plenty of exam practice including student answers with examiner's comments, simplified mark schemes and practical advice on approaching the Paper 3 examination.
The commander, Sir Douglas Haig, was both experienced and well-respected. Yet these attacks did not achieve a decisive breakthrough any more than those made in 1915 or the German attacks at Verdun in February 1916.
While Sumner became a Northern martyr,Brooks became a Southern hero. Resigning from Congress,Brooks stoodfor reelection andwon easily. Scores of Southerners sent himnew canes to replace the onehehad broken when beating Sumner.
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 ...
The AfricanAmerican Struggle for Civil Rights in the Twentieth Century, Pearson, 1998. An incisive and critical evaluation of many aspects of the struggle for civil rights. Particularly useful in its analysis of the importance of ...
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 ...
As they won more and more seats, some conservative and nationalist politicians began to sound out the possibility of some political deal with the Nazis. However, in the November 1932 elections, the Nazi Party's votes and thus seats ...
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.
US President Jimmy Carter announced in 1977 that US support to Nicaragua should no longer be considered automatic. The US ambassador to Nicaragua went on to advise Somoza that he should step down at the end of 1980 once his term ...
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.
This coursebook covers Paper 2, World History Topic 12: The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries (20th century) of the History for the IB Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017.