History

Course summary

This course looks at a broad sweep of 20th century history, focusing on the different political leaderships and the impact on international relations. The IB History course encourages you to examine, consider and analyse the similarities and contrasts between different cultures and societies over time. It will help develop your global outlook and perspectives, providing you with an understanding of events and circumstances which have shaped the modern world. • Global Dimension: A case study on The Move to Global War 1931-41: Japanese, German and Italian expansion. • Authoritarian States: Castro, Mao, Stalin and Hitler. • The Cold War: Superpower Tensions. • History of the Americas: The Great Depression, Civil Rights and Social Movements. The Cold War and impact on the Americas (1945-1981).