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c. Criteria used for marking the IA
There are 3 criteria used to mark your IA - one for each of your 3 sections; these are explained below. We have also given some idea on how to get started and a check list to use to ensure that you cover...
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a. Understanding the History IA
This page explains what the Internal Assessment (IA) is and what you can do to get started on this part of your examination. The History IA is a great opportunity to choose a topic that interests you...
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b. Writing the IA: From Inquiry to Investigation
This section will explain in detail the 3 sections of the IA and how you should approach each section. The History IA is built around three key stages: These three stages are connected. Your inquiry question...
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ii. The role of conflict
Inquiry question: Why did authoritarian rule emerge? Line of Inquiry: Role of conflict Conflict was key in explaining the rise of Mao Zedong. It was during the conflict against the Nationalists led by...
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Conflict: The First World War
The First World War was the first industrial war; the use of new weaponry meant a war that was far more devastating than any previous war in terms of casualties for the military, and for the impact on...
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b. Section B, Part a questions
Section B has TWO questions per thematic study (Part a and Part b), so you will need to choose the two questions on the study you have done in class. You will be using your example of the First World...
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a. Section A questions
On this page you will find questions to help you prepare for Section A of the Paper 2 examination. These questions are all linked to the key historical concepts. Section A You will need to answer one...
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Regional study 11: The Cold War in Asia (1949–2002)
This Regional Study examines the impact of the Cold War on Asia in causing 3 major wars - Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. This regional study is work in progress - it will be finished in 2026!...
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7. Cold War Conflicts in Asia: Essay writing frames and exercises (copy)
This page contains a variety of essay writing exercises and essay plans for this topic. Each essay will give an argument in the question; you need to evaluate this argument by presenting and evaluating...
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6. Europe and the First World War (1871–1923) Free
This topic focuses on the breakdown of diplomacy in Europe that led to the July Crisis and the outbreak of the First World War, the reasons for the Allied victory and the impact of this devastating war...