History (IBDP)
History is more than the study of the past. It is the process of recording, reconstructing and interpreting the past through the investigation of a variety of sources. It is a discipline that gives people an understanding of themselves and others in relation to the world, both past and present.
The Diploma Programme history course aims to promote an understanding of history as a discipline, including the nature and diversity of its sources, methods and interpretations. It also helps students to gain a better understanding of the present through critical reflection upon the past. It is hoped that many students who follow the course will become fascinated with the discipline, developing a lasting interest in it whether or not they continue to study it formally.
Students and teachers have a choice of two routes through the Diploma Programme history course. The route one history course explores the main developments in the history of Europe and the Islamic world from 500 to 1570, while the route two history course focuses on 20th century world history.
Whichever route is selected the course provides both structure and flexibility, fostering an understanding of major historical events in a global context. It requires students to make comparisons between similar and dissimilar solutions to common human situations, whether they be political, economic or social. It invites comparisons between, but not judgments of, different cultures, political systems and national traditions.
History is available at both Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL).
»Latin American Primary Sources
A research guide created by the University of Washington that provides links to primary and secondary sources for Latin American history.
»Sources and General Resources on Latin America
Various links to documents that discuss Latin American History.
»Latin American Guide
A guide to Latin American History resources in UVic Libraries
»The Great War
The companion website for "The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century," a KCET/BBC co-production in association with The Imperial War Museum.
»Indiana University Center for the Study of Global Change
Although the League of Nations ceased to exist in 1946, its archives and historical collections survive as invaluable resources for historical research. In 1957, the Archives of the League of Nations was created. The Archives includes official records as well as portraits, paintings, caricatures, original artworks and unique objects d'art. This site includes much of that information.
»World History Issues
A teacher created site that provides an indepth example of the IB Issues.
»Hyperinflation in Germany
An compilation of information that describes the impact of deficit spending on Germany after World War I.
»Recruitment Poster WWI
»The Fragility of the Weimar Republic
This website, or online module, is an educational resource that explores the history of the Weimar Republic in Germany, 1919-1933. We hope you will use the essays, primary source documents, and other resources to deepen your understanding of this important historical period. Although the Weimar Republic is a unique event in history, studying a democracy that failed can be instructive as we look at the societies in which we live today.
»Versailles Treaty
The Avalon Project displays digital documents relevant to the fields of Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government.
»The Versailles Treaty
Interactive website that offers useful information regarding the Treaty of Versailles and associated issues.
»Locarno Treaty
The Avalon Project displays digital documents relevant to the fields of Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government.
»Appropriate Citations
»Washington Naval Conference
The Office of Electronic Information, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department about the Washington Naval Confeerence.
»U. S. State Department
Compilation of information on international relations to adddress the peacekeeping time frame.
»Nazi Propaganda
State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda reveals how the Nazi Party used modern techniques as well as new technologies and carefully crafted messages to sway millions with its vision for a new Germany
»Eurodocs
Online Sources For European History.
»Stalin's Russia
Web site with topic links for modern history students.
»Russia Under Stalin
This site documents Joseph Stalin and his rise to power. Born the son of a Georgian cobbler, he was named Ioseb Dzhugashvilli (Georgian) or Josef Vissarionovich (Russian). He studied in a church school in Gori, but was expelled for Marxist activity. He continued with his activities, writing Marxist essays in a Georgian newspaper. He was an enthusiastic defender of Lenin and the Marxist exiles who published the socialist paper Iskra.
»McMaster University
Archive for the History of Economic Thought
»German Historical Museum
Museum of German History.
»The Age of Totalitarianism: Stalin and Hitler
History lecture notes of the rise to power by Totalitarian Leaders.
»Holocaust Photos
These photos are frequently graphic and show a glimpse of the horrors of Nazi Germany's Final Solution of the Jews during World War II.
»Coates Library
Trinity University's Library information on Citing Research
»Citation Guide for Internet Resources
Suggestions for citations of Internet sources in history and the humanities.
»Fascism vs Communism/Socialism
Opinion by Ayn Rand on the basis of ideals put by Fascists, Communists and Socialists
»Repositories of Primary Sources
A listing of over 5000 websites describing holdings of manuscripts, archives, rare books, historical photographs, and other primary sources for the research scholar. All links have been tested for correctness and appropriateness.
»Cold War Museum
The Cold War Museum is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to education, preservation, and research on the global, ideological, and political confrontations between East and West from the end of World War II to the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
»Cold War Documents and Sites
Collection of links that provide students a gateway to the Cold War and it impact.
»War Information
Encyclopedia information on War
»Causes, Practise and Effects of War Revision Notes
Revision notes for students in the UK I B Programs
