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Paper 2. causes and effects of 20th century wars
Unit 1: Introduction to IB History
Topics covered
o Getting to know each other
o Historical thinking and analysis
o Key concepts of history
o Introduction to essay writing
Learning Outcomes:
o Develop social skills and historical thinking
o Understand causation: long-term, short-term, and immediate causes
o Differentiate between historical analysis and description
ATLs:
o Social skills: Getting to know each other
o Thinking skills: Analyzing and evaluating sources
o Communication skills: Essay planning and writing
Unit 2: Causes and Effects of War (WW1)
Topics Covered:
o Long-term and short-term causes of wars
o Types of wars
o Economic, ideological, political, and territorial causes
o Specific case studies as evidence (e.g., Franco-Prussian War, German 'Weltpolitik', Moroccan Crisis, Balkan Wars)
o Arms race and militarism
o The July Crisis of 1914
o Historiography of WW1
Learning Outcomes:
o Analyze the causes of wars from various perspectives
o Evaluate the significance and relative importance of different causes
o Understand the role of different European powers in the lead-up to WW1
Textbook Materials:
o Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars, Pearson 2015: p. 11-17, 17-22, 22-28, 28-31, 31-35, 36-39 + yellow box p. 47
ATLs:
o Thinking skills: Analyzing and evaluating sources
o Research skills: Extracting and interpreting information from videos
o Communication skills: Discussions and debating issues in pairs or groups
o Self-management skills: Essay planning and writing
Unit 3: Practices and Impact of War
Topics Covered:
o Nature and practices of WW1
o The Western and Eastern Fronts
o Technological developments
o War at sea and in the air
o Strategic errors and economic factors
o Role of the US in WW1
o Total mobilization and government power
o Impact on civilian populations
Learning Outcomes:
o Understand the practices of war and their impact on outcomes
o Analyze the role of technological developments and foreign powers
o Evaluate the impact of war on civilian populations
Textbook Materials:
o Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars, Pearson 2015: p. 45-53, 53-56, 56-58 + 68-69, 58-61 + documentary: Tanks, 61-65 + 68-69, 69-75
ATLs:
o Thinking skills: Analyzing and evaluating sources
o Research skills: Exploring primary and secondary sources
o Communication skills: Discussions and debating issues in pairs or groups
o Self-management skills: Developing a conceptual understanding of key issues
Unit 4: Peacemaking and International Relations
Topics Covered:
o Treaty of Versailles and other peace settlements
o League of Nations: structure, successes, and failures
o Collective security and disarmament
o The Locarno Era and Kellogg-Briand Pact
o Manchurian and Abyssinian Crises
Learning Outcomes:
o Analyze the successes and failures of peacemaking efforts
o Understand the structure and challenges of the League of Nations
o Evaluate the impact of international crises on collective security
Textbook Materials:
o Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars, Pearson 2015: p. 77-84, 84-87, 87-91, 91-93, 99-104, 105-108, 108-111, 113-118, 119-120
ATLs:
o Thinking skills: Analyzing and evaluating sources
o Research skills: Investigating historical issues using a range of resources
o Communication skills: Discussions and debating issues in pairs or groups
o Self-management skills: Essay planning and writing
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