IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)
Lesson 1 - Central and Eastern Europe in Context
Lesson Objectives
• To explain the formation and nature of Central and Eastern Europe
• To outline the key events and themes of Soviet domination
• To consider the broad themes of Central and Eastern European history
Lesson Activities
Geography of Central and Eastern Europe: Students are presented with a map of Central and Eastern Europe (slide from the provided lesson). They must label key countries (e.g., West Germany, East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, etc.). What is the significance of the different regions and colors on the map? How does geography influence political control?
Historical Context and Key Themes: Students read a brief historical summary covering the Soviet occupation and control of Central and Eastern Europe. For each country (East Germany, Bulgaria, Romania, etc.), students summarize the key historical context in one word (e.g., resistance, repression, etc.).
Timeline and Chronological Understanding: Students review a timeline of events (1945–2000) and color-code events based on their significance (political, social, economic, international/foreign policy, leadership change). Analyze the pattern and frequency of events. What does the timeline reveal about the Soviet strategies and control in the region? Which types of events (political, social, etc.) dominate?
IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)
Lesson 4 - Support and Cooperation, Repression and Protest (1945-68)
Lesson Objectives
To explain the key aims and actions of communist governments
To analyse the impact of domestic policies
To evaluate the extent to which communist government had transformed central and Eastern European society
IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)
Lesson 3 - Yugoslavia
Lesson Objectives
To explain the nature of Tito’s rule in Yugoslavia
To analyse the differences between Yugoslavia and other satellite states
To assess the extent to which Tito’s Yugoslavia posed a challenge to Soviet domination
IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)
Lesson 5 - Acceptance and Opposition (1968-89)
Learning Objectives
To identify and explain key events and figures
To analyze the factors that contributed to both acceptance and opposition
To evaluate the role of key individuals like Walesa and Havel in challenging Soviet dominance
IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)
Lesson 8 -Challenges of the post- Soviet era
Learning Objectives
To explain the challenges of the post-Soviet era
To analyze the post-Soviet challenges in ONE central or eastern European country
To evaluate the extent to which these challenges were overcome by 2000
IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)
Lesson 7 - Conflict in the Balkans
Learning Objectives
To explain the reasons behind the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s
To analyze the role of Slobodan Milosevic and his policies in the conflicts
To evaluate the consequences of these conflicts on the region and its people
IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)
Lesson 6 - Collapse of Soviet Control
Learning Objectives
To analyze the collapse of communism across a specific Eastern European country; Poland, Hungary, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Bulgaria
To explore the historical, social, and political factors that contributed to the decline of Soviet influence in the assigned country
Introductory lesson examining areas of Roman life, with activity of Walk-About-Talk-About, including information sheets, worksheet and instructions on powerpoint.
iGCSE Edexcel Paper 2: A2 Russia 1905-1924
Learning Objectives
To explain the key achievements of Lenin
To evaluate the extent to which Lenin achieved his aims by 1924
Lesson examining King John examining his qualities to those a Medieval King should have and how John managed to alienate those people that should have in theory supported the King.