IB skill practice

Build a thesis that answers to what extent

History SL practice with original source-first material, provenance, context, perspective, corroboration, chronology, historical concepts, Paper 2 argument, and IA source evaluation.

Paper 2 8 marks Difficulty 4

Build a thesis that answers to what extent: German unification under Bismarck

History SL 2028 assessment source-first practice. This argument map source about German unification under Bismarck from 1862 to 1871 in Europe is being used for this task focus: to what extent thesis. A student is planning a Paper 2 answer using the concepts of causation, consequence, continuity, change, perspective, or significance. What should the next sentence or plan move do before turning the case into an argument? Select the inquiry focus, source evidence, context/perspective move, and historical judgement. Then answer in your own words: what should the student write next to strengthen this History SL response for the exact source or task? AI will analyse your source use, provenance, historical context, perspective, concepts, argument judgement, and expression.

Worked practice: build the argument

Build the historical argument: inquiry focus, source evidence, context and perspective, then a supported judgement.