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IB History: Thematic study: Popular movements (from 1750 CE)

Origins, aims, methods and outcomes; Paper 2. 3 subtopics, 11 key terms.

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In this topic: 6.1 · 6.2 · 6.3

6.1Origins and aims of popular movements

Popular movement: Organised collective action by large numbers of people to bring about change.
Suffrage: The right to vote.
Civil rights: Rights to equal treatment and political participation.
Mass mobilisation: Bringing large numbers of people into action.

The thematic study Popular movements runs from 1750 CE.

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Exam tip: Separate long-term origins (grievances, ideas) from short-term catalysts in every movement.

Methods: petitions, marches, boycotts, sit-ins, strikes, legal challenges, media campaigns, violence (some suffragettes, armed wings).

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Exam tip: Judge outcomes against the movement's own aims and from different perspectives.

Paper 2: 1 h 45 min, 25 marks; SL 40 %, HL 25 %.
Section A: Answer one of two questions on the specified concepts.
Section B: Choose one of two questions on a thematic study and answer both parts: a short response and an essay.

Section A uses the four concepts (cause and consequence, continuity and change, perspectives, significance) applied to your thematic study.

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Exam tip: Learn 3–4 detailed examples per thematic study from different regions; they'll cover most questions.