DESCRIPTION
Comprehensive books to support study of History for the IB Diploma Paper 3, revised for first assessment in 2017. This coursebook covers Paper 3, HL option 2: History of the Americas, Topic 15: Political Developments in the United States (1945-1980) and Canada (1945-1982) of the History for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to the requirements of the IB syllabus, and written by experienced examiners and teachers it offers an authoritative and engaging guidance through the domestic issues and political developments in the United States and Canada, particularly on the policies of leaders such as Truman, Kennedy, Nixon, Pearson and Trudeau.
FEATURES
Authoritative and comprehensive text, written by experienced IB History examiners, covering one topic per title, to help students adopt an investigative and thorough approach to their study.
Activities throughout the chapters to encourage an exploratory and inquiring approach to historical learning
A wide range of primary and secondary sources to develop students’ analytical skills.
Opportunities for balanced historical debate to inspire engagement with multiple historical perspectives and interpretations.
Links to Theory of Knowledge concepts to stimulate reflective discussion.
Key Concept links to highlight how the 6 new key concepts can be integrated into the course.
Paper 3 exam-style questions to help improve student performance and provide preparation for assessment.
CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. The domestic policies of Truman and Eisenhower
Chapter 3. Kennedy and the New Frontier and Johnson and the Great Society
Chapter 4. US domestic politics under Nixon, Ford and Carter
Chapter 5. Canadian domestic policy 1945-82
Chapter 6. Quebec: The Quiet Revolution and Nationalism
Chapter 7. Exam practice
Further Reading
Index.
