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HL Paper 3

imperial russia
europe and ww1
inter-war states
Assessment
Paper 3 is better known as the 'History Beast'. It is:

- 2.5 hrs long
- 3 essays, approx 50 mins per essay.
- It is the biggest single component of your overall HL grade - weighted at 35%
- The essays are marked in a similar way to the SL essays. However, there is an expectation that you will have more specific knowledge and there is a slightly higher reward for clear lines of argument and the use and evaluation of interpretations. The questions are less thematic and will focus on specific events.
- Study the syllabus content in detail below - you should be able to spot several overlaps with material that may also be examined in Paper 2; bonus!!

Content
Schools select a Region on which to focus (in our case Europe and the Middle East) and then we study three units from that syllabus. In the examination there will be two questions set on each unit and you can answer any three (it is fine to answer two from one unit). Note that you are given a choice of 3 from 6 as they do not expect it to be possible for you to have sufficient knowledge to answer every question in depth - only half of them! The three units you will be studying are:

a) Imperial Russia, Revolutions and the Establishment of the Soviet Union
b) Europe and the First World War 
c) European states in the inter-war years 

Click on the buttons at the top of this page to find material for use in class for each unit 
(NB. this website has not been with you for your whole course and so not all material will be present).

Syllabus Points
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Essay Rubric

Your HL essays will be marked according to this rubric.
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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
    • National History Day >
      • Papers
      • Websites
      • Drama
      • Display Board
      • Documentary
    • Extension / Enrichment Recommendations