Paper 1 Focused Studies (SL and HL)
All of you will be studying Paper 1 where you will cover two case studies on a theme (focused study) and have the chance to examine and evaluate historical sources on this theme.
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- Key information on the nature of Paper 1 and what you can expect on the exam paper
- The Focused Studies - content, activities and practice papers
Paper 1: Key information!
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1.1 Climate and innovation
This focused study covers the development of two very different civilisations:
1.2 Independence and Identity
This focused study covers two dramatic and bloody rebellions which had profound consequences: The Haitian revolution is the only known slave uprising in history that led to the founding of a state which...
1.3 Political and economic transitions
This focused study covers two countries from different regions and different centuries which underwent dramatic political and economic change over a relatively short period of time
1.4 Conflict and displacement
This focused study examines how two major conflicts - the Second World War and the Indochina Wars, led to the displacement of millions of people.
1.5 Protest and Change
This focused study covers two examples of protest from different regions, both of which resulted in fundamental changes in society and in politics: