IB “Revision”
2 years in 1 period…
Your test is soon!!!
May 14th you will be taking Paper 1 and
Paper 2 of the IB history exam.
May 15th you will be taking paper 3 of the
IB history exam.
May 14th- Paper 1
Paper 1 is 65 min. (5 min reading time.)-25
marks. (20% of total grade)
The test has 4 questions that come from
documents in the test booklet. All content
will be from the interwar period.
Paper 1-Peacemaking,
Peacekeeping-International
relations 1918-36
This prescribed subject addresses international
relations from 1918 to 1936 with emphasis on the
Paris Peace Settlement—its making, impact and
problems of enforcement—and attempts during the
period to promote collective security and
international cooperation through the League of
Nations and multilateral agreements (outside the
League mechanism), arms reduction and the pursuit
of foreign policy goals without resort to violence. The
prescribed subject also requires consideration of the
extent to which the aims of peacemakers and
peacekeepers were realized and the obstacles to
success.
Paper 1-Peacemaking topics
• Aims of the participants and peacemakers: Wilson
and the Fourteen Points
• terms of the Paris Peace Treaties 1919-20: Versailles, St
Germain, Trianon, Neuilly, Sèvres/Lausanne
1923
• the geopolitical and economic impact of the treaties
on Europe; the establishment and impact of the
mandate system
• enforcement of the provisions of the treaties: US
isolationism—the retreat from the Anglo–American
Guarantee; disarmament—Washington, London,
Geneva conferences
Paper 1-Peacmaking Topics
• The League of Nations: effects of the absence
of major powers; the principle of collective
security and early attempts at peacekeeping
(1920-5)
• the Ruhr Crisis (1923); Locarno and the
“Locarno Spring” (1925)
• Depression and threats to international peace
and collective security: Manchuria (1931-3) and
Abyssinia (1935-6).
Paper 1 test strategies
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1-have a watch with you and be mindful of
your time during ALL the exams.
2-Use the 5 minute reading time! Read
through all the sources carefully. Familiarize
yourself with the questions and if possible start
planning the comprehension question; be
ready to start writing as soon as the test starts.
3. Learn the following information about how
to approach and structure each question:
Paper 1: Question Strategies
Question 1a:
This is worth 3 marks and should take 5 min. It
tests your ability to “understand historical sources” –
reading comprehension.
Provide 3 clear points to get full marks.
Paraphrase from the documents.
Paper 1: Question strategies
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1b:
2 marks- 5 min-Understanding historical
sources-political cartoon/image analysis.
Give 2 clear points with supporting
evidence from the document.
One message conveyed by the source
is…because source A shows…
Be sure you understand who the figures are
before writing.
Paper 1: Question strategies
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Question 2:
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6 marks: 13-14 min-compare/contrast –source materials.
For 6 marks, you need to write two paragraphs that include
a running comparison/contrast of the two sources, carefully
supported by quotes. Make sure that you focus on
answering the terms of the question - it might be asking you
to compare/contrast in relation to a very specific topic, not
just the sources in general.
Ideally you will be able to find two clear points of
comparison and two clear points of contrast, but don't
worry if you end up having two of one and one of the other
- it depends a little on the sources you are given to
compare! Write the first paragraph on points of comparison,
and the second on points of contrast.
Paper 1:question 2 continued
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Before writing your answer read through the
sources carefully and underline key quotes you
plan to use. If need be, use the scrap paper given
to jot down what your key points will be - even if
it’s is just key words, this might help you when it
comes to writing the answer!
How should you write the answer?
Two separate paragraphs: "Both sources agree
that ..... Source C says that ......... and Source D
says that ....The sources also agree that ...... Source
C says that ......... and Source D says that ....
Paper 1: Question 3
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worth 6 marks, spend max 13 - 14 minutes.
Evaluate the sources separately, with one paragraph for
each explaining their origin (if a primary source has been
reprinted in another book, look at the original source not
where it was re-printed!) and purpose (of the source as a
whole, not just the specific extract) and what values and
limitations these provide for a historian studying the given
topic.
Before writing your answer read through the sources
carefully, paying particular attention to the italicized 'origin'
text above the source. Look carefully at what the source is
saying and see if there are any signs of emotional
language, etc., that might be useful in your response.
Paper 1: Question 3
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Ideally you will find two clear values and two clear
limitations per source, but it might turn out you find two
values but only one limitation - don't worry if this
happens, it is determined by the sources you are given,
Indeed, make sure that you concentrate on giving
values and limitations that are specific to the sources
and not general comments (i.e. it is useful as it is a
primary source; it is limited as it is a secondary source
and the author wasn't there, etc. etc.)
How should you write the answer?
Two separate paragraphs, each following this structure:
Paper 1: question 3
 "The
origin of this source is ....... (what,
who, when, where - take from the source
details) The purpose of this source is ......
(why it was made, for whom). The source
is valuable because ...........(refer to origin).
The source is also valuable because .........
(refer to purpose). The source is limited
because ...........(refer to origin). The
source is also limited because ......... (refer
to purpose)."
Paper 1:Question 4
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Question 4: (8 marks) Use the remaining time, (22 minutes). Miniessay, using a synthesis of all sources and own knowledge!
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This is the most challenging question, and the one worth the most
marks, which is why you need to allow enough time to produce a
decent answer. It’s Crucial to remember that you must, must, must
use all the sources and your own detailed and specific knowledge
in your answer - if you use only the sources (and no own
knowledge), or only own knowledge (and no sources), the
maximum you can score is 5 marks. You must use a synthesis of
sources and own knowledge to produce a clear response to the
question! In this sense, it is just like a full essay: you need to focus on
clearly addressing the question, developing a clear argument, and
challenging any assumptions in the question if you can.
Paper 1: Question 4 continued
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should be done in 3 paragraphs.
1.) Answer the question and support with
quotes from documents and own
knowledge
2.)The second paragraph could address the
point from the other perspective. Make
sure it is focused on the answer though.
3.) Write a clear conclusion that balances
the argument.
Paper 2: Causes Practices and
Effects of War.
May 14th: (95 min-25% of total grade)
Topics:
1. Causes Practices and Effects of war
4. Nationalists and independence
movements in Africa and Asia and post
1945 Central and Eastern European States.
Paper 2: Test taking tips
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must answer 2 questions, selected
from different topics. (1 and 4 only!)
 Read the question carefully!!!
 Answer the specific set question, not
something similar which you have studied.
 Approach the question thematically
 Define key terms/dates in introduction
Paper 2: Test taking tips
 Include
“Sufficient, relevant, accurate
historical knowledge” in your essay to do
well.
 Use of historiography-Should be used to
supplement relevant historical
knowledge, not substitute for it. You
should use quotes to support your
argument.
Paper 2: Topic 1-Causes,
Practices and Effects of War
Different types of war:
-Civil
-Guerilla
-Limited
-Total
Paper 2-Topic 1 -(material)
 Origins
and causes of wars:
Long/short/immediate term causes
Economic, ideological, political,
religious
Paper 2-Topic 1-Material
 Nature
of 20th century wars
technological developments, tactics,
strategies, air, land and sea
Home front: economic and social
impact (changing role and status of
women)
Resistance and revolutionary
movements
Paper2-Topic 1-Material
Effects and results of wars:
Peace settlements and wars ending
without treaties.
Attempts at collective security and
pre and post WW2.
Political repercussions and territorial
changes
Post-War economic problems
Paper 2-Topic 1-Material we
have covered.
 First
World War (1914-18)
 Europe: Spanish Civil war (1936-9)
 Second World War (1939-45)
 Asia and Oceania: Indo-Pakistani wars (
1947-9, 1965 and 1971) 1st Indochina War
and (Vietnam war)
 Africa-Algerian war for Independence
(1954-62)
Topic 4:
Nationalist and Independence
movements in Africa, Asia and
post-1945 Central and Eastern
European States
Paper 2 Topic 4: overview
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An important development of the 20th century,
especially in the post-Second World War period,
was the decline of imperial rule and the
emergence of new states. This topic covers
decolonization in Africa and Asia. It also covers
the break-up of Soviet control in Eastern Europe, as
well as the emergence of new states elsewhere in
Europe. Emphasis should be placed on the origins
and development of the nationalist and
independence movements, the formation of postcolonial governments/new states, the problems
facing new governments (both internal and
external pressures) and attempts to solve them.
Paper 2-Topic 4-Overview
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not
note that students will
be
asked to compare and contrast the
nationalist and independence
movements in Africa and Asia with the
new states in Europe post-1945.
Paper 2: Topic 4-(Material)
Origins and rise of nationalist/independence
movements in Africa and Asia:
Anti-colonialism (opposition to Belgian,
British, Dutch, French, Portuguese colonial rule.)
Nationalism, political ideology, religion
Impact of the two world wars and the
cold war
Other factors fostering growth of
nationalist and independence movements
Paper 2: Topic 4-Themes
 Methods
of achieving independence in
Africa and Asia:
Armed struggle
Non-Violent movements, elite and
mass movements.
Role and importance of leaders of
nationalists/independence movements
Political organizations
Paper 2-Topic 4-Themes
 Formation
of, and challenges to, postcolonial governments/new states:
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Colonial legacy, neo-colonialism and Cold
War conflict with neighbors
Lack of political experience
Economic issues
Social, religious and cultural issues
Ethnic, racial and separatist movements
Paper 2-Topic 4-Covered
Material
Movements in Africa and Asia:
Algeria, Ghana, India and Pakistan,
Indochina.
Other possible movements in Africa:
Angola, Belgian Congo/Zaire and
Rhodesia/Zimbabwe
Leaders:
Ben Bella (Algeria), Ho Chi Minh
(Vietnam), Jinnah (Pakistan), Gandhi (India),
Mugabe (Zimbabwe), Nkrumah (Ghana)
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Paper 3: Aspects of history of
the AMERICAS
May 15th
2 ½ hours + 5min reading time.
35%
of Grade.
Complete Any three questions (45 min per
question).
See curriculum guide to select topics to
review. Know three topics well!
Paper 3-Topic options
 Independence
movements
 Nation-Building and challenges
 United States Civil War: causes, course
and effect 1840-77
 The development of Modern nations 18651929
 Emergence of the America in global
affairs 1880-1929
Paper 3-Topic options
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The Mexican Revolution 1910-40
The great Depression and the Americas 192939
The second World War and the Americas
1933-45
Political developments in the Americas after
the Second World war 1945-79
The Cold War and the Americas 1945-1981
Civil Rights and social movements in the
Americas
Into the 21st century-from 1980s to 2000
Recommendations from
Carcione
 Topic
5: Emergence of the Americas in
global affairs 1880-1929
 Topic 7: The great Depression and the
Americas 1929-39
 Topic 10: The cold War and the Americas
1945-1981
 Topic 11: Civil Rights and Social
movements in the Americas (You need
Canadian examples)