How I revised for IB HL History

History is hard. There's a lot to remember and there isn't much time. But, you can make it easy for yourself by preparing well throughout the two years, and, utilizing revision techniques that work for you! Here's what I did for HL History. Throughout the two-year course:  Taking notes from teacher's powerpoints (linked here) Taking …

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Complete Guide to Examples in Paper One for Economics (HL/SL)

You need to include at least one example for each essay question to get the highest band. Be sure to continue referring to your example throughout your essay. Microeconomics Concept Examples PED Elastic: restaurant meals, Inelastic: oil and gas XED Complements: shampoo + conditioner, Sub: low-fat milk and high-fat milk Tax incidence PES PES elastic: …

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Complete Guide to Evaluations in IB Economics (HL/SL)

Here's my massive table of evaluations (by concept and topic) for IB Economics. If in doubt, consider the following: Advantages vs Disadvantages Long-term vs Short-term impact Stakeholder impact (consumers, producers, government) Generational impact (elderly, children, adults) Class impact (upper-class, lower-class, working-class) Assumptions of the theory Microeconomics Concept Evaluation PED E.g. Tax gas - affect bus …

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Reasons for Japan’s “economic miracle”; social, cultural and economic impact of globalization

Reasons for Japan’s “economic miracle”; social, cultural and economic impact of globalization Background: after 1948 - shifted focus to building JP into economic powerhouse. 1952 April - ended Occupation through San Fran Peace Treaty ⇒ renounce military force, focus on economic development Economic reform: Aimed to foster economic equality (the role of the war and …

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The US occupation (1945–1952): social, political and cultural changes; the reverse course (1950)

The US occupation (1945–1952): social, political and cultural changes; the reverse course (1950) Background: Extremely paternalistic system of reform. No feudal system. By 1952 - full sovereignty given back to JP (San Fran Treaty). Social Freedoms Rights: public discussion, speech, racism, religion, equality 1945 - women had the right to vote, equal rights in 1946 …

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Japan and the Pacific War (1941 -1945): decision to attack Pearl Harbor; initial successes; reasons for defeat

Japan and the Pacific War (1941 -1945): decision to attack Pearl Harbor; initial successes; reasons for defeat Decision to attack Pearl Harbor What happened At 07.55 on Sunday 7th December 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii – home to the US Pacific Fleet. 18 US ships …

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Invasion of Manchuria and China and its impact on relations with the West

Invasion of Manchuria and China and its impact on relations with the West Manchuria Short term impacts US said that Tokyo couldn’t be held responsible since it was the Kwantung Army that acted without authorisation → so Jiang asked LON to defend sovereignty Stimson doctrine, Jan 1932 (USA) Would not recognise Manchukuo Would not accept …

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