1. The Move to Global War: 1931 – 1940
IB Paper One
Document Analysis

2. Overview A prescribed topic - The Move to Global War
One hour exam - 4 Questions
Test of skills, but content knowledge will strengthen your performance
Document based - 4 documents
Two case studies - Europe and Japan
Format is given in advance
4 questions
You can learn and practise the correct approach for each question

3. Topics to be covered: Japanese Expansion in East Asia
Causes of Expansion
Events - key events in Sino-Japanese relations
Responses - how the League and the World responded

4. Topics to be covered: German and Italian Expansion
Causes of Expansion
Fascism and foreign policy
Events - key events in Hitler and Mussolini’s foreign policy
Responses - how the League and the World responded

5. Question One Identification and comprehension Question is in 2 parts
Part One - 3 points
comprehend and extract information
Part Two - 2 points
Refer specifically to the content of the source

6. Question Two Evaluation of Sources Worth 4 Marks
Evaluate a source for origin, purpose, value and limitations
Origin - who, when, where, what
Purpose - Who is the audience, why created?
Content - Value and Limitations

7. Question Three Compare and Contrast 6 Marks
Two sources - find similarities and differences
Two separate paragraphs
BUT mention both sources
Start with the obvious
Always write in FULL paragraphs

8. Question Four Mini-Essay 9 points
Requires you to synthesize sources and your own knowledge
Use ALL sources
Plan
Brief introduction and conclusion - focus on content

9. Time Management Exam is 60 minutes + 5 minutes reading time
Reading time - no writing - but make mental notes
Question One - 10 minutes
Question Two - 10 minutes
Question Three - 15 minutes
Question Four - 25 minutes