Episodes
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Establishment of the USSR By 1922, the opponents of the Bolsheviks could no longer mount a serious challenge. In this episode we introduce the creation of the new soviet republic and some of the country’s early moves to stabilise following the civil war. Only events and policies up to 1924 are discussed. Sources
The post Europe HL: Imperial Russia & USSR Episode 7 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Civil War When the Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin dissolved the constituent assembly, the soviets were in power. However, in order to consolidate their position, the Bolsheviks engaged in a long, gruesome civil war. Learn about the different sides and how the Reds ultimately came out victorious. Sources
The post Europe HL: Imperial Russia & USSR Episode 6 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Revolutions of 1917 Following the tsar’s abdication, a provisional government was set up to run affairs before a constituent assembly could be elected. Why did this government fail to live up to its promises and how did a fringe party, the Bolsheviks, rise to power? Sources
The post Europe HL: Imperial Russia & USSR Episode 5 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Road to 1917 The First World War proved to be the tipping point for Nicholas II. In this episode we highlight some of the key problems Russia faced during this conflict and the events that led to the tsar’s abdication. Sources
The post Europe HL: Imperial Russia & USSR Episode 4 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Russo-Japanese War and 1905 Revolution It was evident that Nicholas II was not prepared to become tsar of Russia. Learn about the events that nearly ended his rule and how he managed to stay in power. The basic outline of these events will be discussed as well as the role played by Peter Stolypin. Sources
The post Europe HL: Imperial Russia & USSR Episode 3 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Alexander III and Nicholas II The quasi-liberal reforms implemented by Alexander II would be scaled back by his son, Alexander III. Discover why Alexander III took a conservative turn and the role played by Sergei Witte. We end the episode with an introduction on his successor, Nicholas II. Sources
The post Europe HL: Imperial Russia & USSR Episode 2 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Setting and Alexander II In this episode we outline some background information on the imperial Russian state. Learn about the different roles played by various Russian rulers and how they shaped the society that Alexander II inherited. His key policies, such as the emancipation of the serfs, will be discussed in this episode. Sources
The post Europe HL: Imperial Russia & USSR Episode 1 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Foreign Policy and Review The balance of power had greatly shifted and Bismarck needed to maneuver carefully in order to safeguard Germany’s future. This episode will cover key foreign policies and review the role played by the Chancellor. Sources
The post Europe HL: Unification of Italy & Germany Episode 8 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Kulturkampf and Anti-Socialist Campaigns Some of Bismarck’s biggest domestic rivals included the Catholics and Socialists. Discover why he didn’t get along with them and whether or not his campaigns were successful. Sources
The post Europe HL: Unification of Italy & Germany Episode 7 appeared first on IB Academy.
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New Germany Domestic Policies Learn about the policies that helped propel Germany to become a European powerhouse. It wasn’t easy, as Bismarck faced stiff opposition from the parliamentary legislature. Sources
The post Europe HL: Unification of Italy & Germany Episode 6 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Bismarck and Unification Otto von Bismarck was the chief architect of the unification of Germany. Learn about the steps he took, including his defeat of France, to realise the new nation. Sources
The post Europe HL: Unification of Italy & Germany Episode 5 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Genesis of Germany This episode will look into the background of the German states following the 1815 Congress of Vienna. Why was Prussia in a better position than Austria? Find out here. Sources
The post Europe HL: Unification of Italy & Germany Episode 4 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Unification The Kingdom of Italy was established following the efforts from the likes of Cavour and Garibaldi. This episode highlights the events leading up to unification and the challenges that the new nation faced. Sources
The post Europe HL: Unification of Italy & Germany Episode 3 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Key Figures and Revolution The movement to unite the peninsula, the Risorgimento, was headed by the political thinker Giuseppe Mazzini. Discover the role he played and learn more about the outbreak of the 1848 revolution. Sources
The post Europe HL: Unification of Italy & Germany Episode 2 appeared first on IB Academy.
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The Case of the Italian States This episode discusses the situation of the Italian states in the post-Napoleonic period. Learn about the secret society, the Carbonari, and their activities in the 1820 and 1830 revolts. Sources
The post Europe HL: Unification of Italy & Germany Episode 1 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Japan Prior to 1931 Learn about the domestic, economic and political issues that Japan faced before 1931. Discussing the causes of expansionism, this episode will focus specifically on the individuals who laid out the nation’s domestic policies, as well as the role the Japanese military played in political decision-making and the impact of the Great…
The post Move to Global War: Japan Episode 1 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Last Years of Stalin’s Reign Apart from his role in creating the Soviet State, Stalin was influential in other key events such as the Second World War and the Cold War. This episode briefly discusses the part played by one of the most important figures of the 20th century. Sources
The post Authoritarian States: Stalin Episode 7 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Society and Domestic Intelligence A guest episode featuring Polly Corrigan from King’s College London. Here we discuss the role of women, features of Soviet domestic intelligence and the repression of writers. Disclaimer: Research has been compiled and all opinions are her own.
The post Authoritarian States: Stalin Episode 6 appeared first on IB Academy.
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The Five Year Plans & Collectivisation Some of Stalin’s most famous (or infamous) domestic policies include the Five Year plans and collectivisation. How were these policies carried out and what were the results? Sources
The post Authoritarian States: Stalin Episode 5 appeared first on IB Academy.
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Maintenance of Power This episode will look into the methods Stalin used to maintain his position of power, such as the Constitution of 1936 and the influence of his cult of personality. Sources
The post Authoritarian States: Stalin Episode 4 appeared first on IB Academy.
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