History

Assessment

Higher Level history is examined through essay work. In addition to the Standard level course, we have selected to cover the following topics: ● The Great Depression and the Americas A study of the causes and consequences of the Great Depression in the United States, Canada and Brazil. ● The Cold War and the Americas, 1945-81 The development and impact of the Cold War in the America with special emphasis on the United States and Cuba. ● Civil Rights and Social Movements in the Americas The course examines youth movements, feminism and the rights of racial groups, including indigenous populations, in the United States, Canada and Latin America.