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Essay 1: A comparison of Hitler v/s Castro

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Essay Title: 

"Examine the political conditions that led to the rise of two authoritarian/ single party leaders".

Your target: To write a Level 4 / 5 essay.

1. Copy down the question and identify the command term and the scope. Discuss what the implications are for a) the range of knowledge that could be used and b) the structure of the essay.

2. Discuss the fish bone structure below:
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3. In groups of three, discuss what a possible central line of argument should include. Look at the top bands of the assessment rubric below to help you.
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5. As a class, plan your section of the essay here, click on the icon. Take note of the History extended PEAEAEAL writing format.

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  • WEBSITE MENU
    • IGCSE HISTORY >
      • WW1: Causes and Course >
        • 2. Struggle Balkans, IGCSE
        • 3. Growth Tension, IGCSE
        • 4. Schlieffen Plan and Deadlock
        • 5. The War at Sea and Gallipoli
        • 6. The Defeat of Germany
    • Introductions
    • Unit 1: Power, Sovereignty & IR >
      • 1. Defining Power
      • 2. Theories of Power
      • 3. Types of Power
      • 4. Emergence of Nation States
      • 5. Applying Sovereignty
      • 6. Social Contract
      • 7. Nation States and Political Systems
      • 8. Political Systems Simulations
      • 9. Inter-governmental Organisations
      • 10. Role and Existence of NGOs
      • 11. Violent Protest Movements
      • 12. Social Movements
      • 13. Political Parties
      • 14. Informal Forums
      • 15. Global Governance
      • 16. Treaties and Collective Security
      • 17. Economic Cooperation
      • 18. Interstate and Intrastate War
      • 19. Terrorism
      • 20. Thousand Words
    • Unit 2: Human Rights >
      • 1. Defining Human Rights
      • 2. UN Declaration on Human Rights
      • 3. Human Rights Milestones
      • 4. Enforcement
      • 5. How are HR Monitored
      • 6. The ICC
      • 7. Claims on Human Rights
      • 8. Violations of Human Rights
      • 9. Violations of Human Rights
      • 10. Cultural Relativism
      • 11. Politicisation of Human Rights
      • 13. Individual vs Collective Rights
    • Unit 3: Development >
      • 3. Factors inhibiting development
      • Models of Development
      • Approaches for Developing Economy
      • Debates: Globalisation
      • Debates: Inequality & Role of Politics
      • Debates: Sustainable Development & Role of Politics
    • Unit 4: Peace & Conflict >
      • 1. Contested Definitions
      • 2. Types of Conflict
      • 3. Just War Theory
      • 4. Causes and Parties to Conflict
      • 5. Manifestation of Conflict
      • 6. Conflict Dynamics
      • 1. Definitions of Peace
      • 2. P & C: Japan and China
      • 3. P & C: China - Phillippines
      • 6. P & C Balance of Power Theory
    • IA: Engagement Activity
    • HL: Case Study Presentations >
      • GloPol HL Research
      • HL Presentation Real Thing
      • HL Writing Presentation
    • External Assessment >
      • Paper 2 Essay Skills
    • Y12 FORUMS
    • Y13 FORUMS
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