IB SL History: Overview

IB SL History Course Overview

IB SL History Course

Feminism in the USA, 1960-1979

What Led to the Emergence of the Feminist Movement in the USA?

Discontent with Gender roles

The Changing Role of Women: Increased Employment

The Influence of Early Feminist Literature and the Media

The Influence of the Civil Rights Movement

How Did the Feminist Movement Challenge Authority?

Protest & Activism

Legal & Political Challenges

Role of Feminist Groups & Mass Media

What Changes Did the Feminist Movement Achieve?

Political, Legal & Economic Changes

What Limitations Did the Feminist Movement Encounter?

Limitations & Critiques of the Feminist Movement

Revolution in Tunisia, 1989-2015

What led to the emergence of protest movements in Tunisia?

Repression and censorship by the Ben Ali regime

Failed economic reform and unemployment

Influence and spread of revolutionary ideas

How did the movement challenge authority?

Mass protest and direct challenge

Political opposition

Role of social media

What changes did the movement achieve, and with what limitations?

Political and legal changes

Social changes

Role and status of women

China under Mao Zedong, 1949–76

Why did the authoritarian rule of Mao Zedong emerge in China?

Role of ideas

Social factors

Role of conflict

Economic factors

How was the authoritarian rule of Mao Zedong maintained?

Legal methods

Use of force

Propaganda

Popular support

How did Mao Zedong's rule affect people's lives?

Economic effects

Social effects

Experiences of women and marginalised groups

How was Mao Zedong's authoritarian rule challenged?

Internal opposition and popular resistance

External threats

Comparison of Mao and Stalin's authoritarian rule

Comparison and contrast of Mao and Stalin

The Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin, 1928–53

Why did the authoritarian rule of Joseph Stalin emerge by 1928?

Role of ideas

Social factors

Role of conflict

Economic factors

How was the authoritarian rule ofJoseph Stalin maintained?

Legal methods

Use of force

Propaganda

Popular support

How did Joseph Stalin's rule affect people's lives?

Economic effects

Social effects

Experiences of women and marginalised groups

How was Joseph Stalin's authoritarian rule challenged?

Internal opposition and popular resistance

Comparison of Stalin and Mao's authoritarian rule

Comparison and contrast of Stalin and Mao

Related links

• IB History · Revision Notes