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1. Origins of the state of Israel
This page examines the reasons for the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. It also looks at the causes and effects of the first Arab-Israeli War 1948 - 1949. Guiding questions: What is Zionism?...
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3c. Feminist movements in Mexico
Mexico's feminist movement after 1945 achieved some significant gains for women, bringing greater political, economic, and social equality. However, divisions between communities of women, national...
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1. Origins and rise of Indian independence movement
Indian nationalism developed from the mid 19th Century in response to British rule; however it was the economic and political impact of the First World War which helped create a mass independence movement...
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3. Extent of authoritarian control
This essay uses Hitler’s Germany and Castro’s Cuba as case studies. This essay written as homework task - not under timed conditions. It received full marks: 15/15. Student Task 1. Students should read...
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February Blog: One-year anniversary of invasion of Ukraine Free
'Ukraine is at the forefront of a renewed great-power rivalry between the West and Russia, setting a dangerous precedent that will influence international relations for decades'. (CFR) This week sees...
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Political developments in Latin America: Essay planning
On this page you will find suggestions for essay questions and essay planning activities. Task One: Essay planning To what extent were social factors more important than political factors in causing the...
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c. The rise of Prussia and the decline of Austria (1815–1866)
Following the end of the 1848 revolutions, Austria was able to reassert its control and to restore the bund under its leadership. However, the growing economic dominance of Prussia in the next decades,...
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a. Germany 1815–1847
Following the defeat of Napoleon, the geographical area we now know as Germany was not returned to as it had been in 1789; instead a Confederation of 39 states was created. Prussia was the dominant state...
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7. The Second World War and the Americas: videos
Here are some suggestions for videos on this topic along with links to other pages that have relevant videos. The Road to War series is excellent for the build up to war. The Road to War: America is...
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9. The Second World War and the Americas: Extra resources
On this page you will find resources on this topic that might be useful for students doing further research for IAs or Extended Essays. These books are all very readable and students will find them useful...