IB History Paper 3 Past Questions 
In what ways, and with what success, did Alexander II attempt to modernize Russia and preserve imperial power?
Analyse the impact of the First World War on Russia between 1914 and 1924.
Assess the factors that led to the defeat of the Central Powers in the First World War.
Why did attempts at cooperation in Europe between 1919 and 1939 end in failure?
“The Spanish Civil War was essentially a domestic matter that rapidly became an international issue.”
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Analyse the major political developments in any one country you have studied between 1848 and 1914.
Compare and contrast the domestic policies of Alexander II (1855–1881) and Alexander III (1881–1894).
“Lenin was able to consolidate Bolshevik rule in Russia by combining popular policies and repression.”
To what extent do you agree with this statement about Bolshevik rule up to 1924?
Why were the Central Powers defeated by 1918?
Assess the importance of Balkan nationalism as a reason for the outbreak of the First World War.
Compare and contrast the reasons for the rise to power of Hitler and Mussolini.
Analyse the causes and consequences of the 1905 revolution in Russia.
Compare and contrast the roles of Lenin and Trotsky in the Bolshevik seizure of power in
October 1917.
Assess the impact of the First World War on the civilian population of any one country you have studied.
“The Paris Peace Treaties caused political problems for both the victorious and defeated nations in the early 1920s.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
To what extent do you agree that Alexander II transformed Russian society?
Assess the impact of the Russo–Japanese War on the reign of Nicholas II up to 1914.
Discuss the significance of the Alliance System on European affairs in the years 1871–1914.
Examine the reasons for, and the consequences of, the United States’ entry into the First World War in 1917.
To what extent did Alexander II’s reforms improve the lives of the Russian
Analyse the impact of the First World War on Russia between 1914 and 1924.
Assess the factors that led to the defeat of the Central Powers in the First World War.
Why did attempts at cooperation in Europe between 1919 and 1939 end in failure?
“The Spanish Civil War was essentially a domestic matter that rapidly became an international issue.”
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Analyse the major political developments in any one country you have studied between 1848 and 1914.
Compare and contrast the domestic policies of Alexander II (1855–1881) and Alexander III (1881–1894).
“Lenin was able to consolidate Bolshevik rule in Russia by combining popular policies and repression.”
To what extent do you agree with this statement about Bolshevik rule up to 1924?
Why were the Central Powers defeated by 1918?
Assess the importance of Balkan nationalism as a reason for the outbreak of the First World War.
Compare and contrast the reasons for the rise to power of Hitler and Mussolini.
Analyse the causes and consequences of the 1905 revolution in Russia.
Compare and contrast the roles of Lenin and Trotsky in the Bolshevik seizure of power in
October 1917.
Assess the impact of the First World War on the civilian population of any one country you have studied.
“The Paris Peace Treaties caused political problems for both the victorious and defeated nations in the early 1920s.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
To what extent do you agree that Alexander II transformed Russian society?
Assess the impact of the Russo–Japanese War on the reign of Nicholas II up to 1914.
Discuss the significance of the Alliance System on European affairs in the years 1871–1914.
Examine the reasons for, and the consequences of, the United States’ entry into the First World War in 1917.
To what extent did Alexander II’s reforms improve the lives of the Russian