For this essay you will research the state of international relations in a key historical period of the international system. You will be assessed on your ability to adequately research and interpret the information that you find. An integration and evaluation of a diverse range of perspectives is also expected in order to build your argument. You will also be assessed on your ability to logically structure an essay, to write fluently in an appropriate style. Your essay must include sources that are referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Refer to the LibGuide on referencing.
Essay options:
To what extent did Europe achieve a state of peace and stability by 1929? Focus on the period of diplomatic relations between Europe's main powers in the period of 1919-1929.
Analyse the reasons for the failure of the League of Nations.
Analyse the causes of the Cold War. Focus on the period of the 1930s and 1940s.
Analyse the significance of the end of the Cold War to the international order.
Analyse the significance of the War on Terror to the international order.
Your result will relate to your ability to adequately research and interpret the information that you find and incorporate a selection of both primary and secondary sources.
Word length:
Year 11: 1200 words
Year 12: 1500 words
Presentation Requirements:
See task outline for guidelines on font, spacing, layout, title page and other requirements. You must submit a correctly formatted reference list. Your essay and reference list needs to be submitted to Turnititn by the due date where it will be processed by Turn-It-In. Please leave time for this so as to make adjustments based on the Turn-It-In report if necessary.
The Cold War and Postwar America, 1946-1963 by
It was a revolution that would change the world by bringing about the global transition from capitalism to communism in a single generation—or so its supporters believed. Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik Party hoped to carry humanity into a new day of equality, justice, and freedom. Toward this end, they brought down the Russian tsarist government in October 1917 and began a vast political experiment that ended more than 70 years later in a way neither Lenin nor his followers would have ever anticipated. The Bolshevik Revolution not only marked the end of Old Russia, but it also set in motion a chain of events that would create a rivalry between the East and West that defined the second half of the 20th century. In The Bolshevik Revolution, learn about the key players and events of this tumultuous time in Russian history.
The Emergence of Modern America by
From the Tatars to the KGB, Russia discusses the last several hundred years of history of this important country, from the Renaissance to the present. A comprehensive reference guide to the history of the world's largest country, this book covers influential individuals, significant places, important policies, and more. It provides readers with a greater understanding of Russian history and explores various moments that have profoundly impacted the historical development of the country and its people. This volume utilizes a narrative history, a chronology, and A-to-Z entries to present information in a variety of useful formats that make the content accessible and interesting.
The War on Terror by
Political Revolutions of the 18th, 19th, and 20th Centuries identifies the causes of revolution and evaluates the effects of major political revolutions of the 18th century. Sidebar biographies highlight the roles played by selected individuals during these revolutions. Other sidebars feature topics of related interest. Documents that are important in understanding the revolutions are referred to in the text and included in appendixes at the back of the book.
World War One : from Sarajevo to Versailles by 
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