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1. United States’ expansionist foreign policies
Towards the end of the 19th Century, the US became more involved in foreign affairs and imperial expansion. This was for a variety of economic, political and strategic reasons which were underpinned...
Teaching, Learning and Resources
Starting the DP History programme
At the start of the IB course it can be a good idea to do various exercises with students to equip them with some basic historical vocabulary that they will need and/or to give a broad historical sweep...
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a. Origins and rise of the Mau Mau movement
A key issue in Kenya under British rule was the conflict over land ownership between local population (such as Maasai and Kikuyu) and white settlers. Under colonial legislation, land became private property...
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5. Wilson’s peace ideals
Wilson had very clear views as to how peace should be reached in Europe and what ideals should underpin any peace treaty. However the Versailles Settlement ultimately fell short of Wilson's ideals and,...
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d. Bismarck and unification of Germany
Bismarck was the chief architect of the German Empire. In his memoirs, he left no doubt that this was his original aim which he planned and executed brilliantly. However other historians have suggested...
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4. Slave resistance and slave rebellions in British America
Slave resistance took many forms. Rebellions were the most dramatic form of resistance, but slaves also challenged their masters through many individual acts of defiance. Guiding questions In what ways...
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3. The establishment of a Republic and the Terror, 1791 - 1794
This section discusses why the establishment of a new constitution in 1791 failed to end the Revolution and why France was to be subjected to a period of Terror and bloodshed in the years 1793 to 1794....
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2e. Impact: Socio-economic, political & ICTY
The conflict in Kosovo led to significant socio-economic consequences for the region together with a refugee crisis that challenged the UNHCR. Elections in 2002 led to Rugova becoming president of Kosvo...
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October Blog: Black History Month Free
In the UK, October is Black History Month - an annual celebration of Black history and heritage. The theme for 2024 UK Black History month in the UK is 'Reclaiming narratives' and there are some excellent...
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1a. Stalin's rise to power
Lenin had led the Soviet Union since the October Revolution of 1917. After his death in 1924 there was a power struggle between the leading Bolsheviks from which Josef Stalin emerged victorious. Why...