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IB History (2028+) HL Unit 11: Paper 3 · History of the Americas (HL)

Unit 11 of IB History (first exams 2028) covers Paper 3 · History of the Americas (HL). This unit contains 12 topics and 36 sub-topics. Below you'll find free study notes, flashcards, and exam preparation resources for every topic in this unit.

Higher Level students should treat this unit page as a route map: revise the shared core, then use the HL notes and topic links to reach the extra depth and evaluation expected at HL.

12 topics36 sub-topics

Exam technique guide

Topics in Unit 11

11.1

Indigenous societies in the Americas (c.750–1500)

3 sub-topics

11.2

Colonialism and the system of slavery in the Americas (c.1492–1830)

3 sub-topics

11.3

Independence movements in the Americas (1763–1860)

3 sub-topics

11.4

The US Civil War (1840-1877)

3 sub-topics

11.5

The formation of modern nations in the Americas (1860–1929)

3 sub-topics

11.6

The Mexican Revolution (1884–1940)

3 sub-topics

11.7

The Great Depression in the Americas (c.1920–1939)

3 sub-topics

11.8

Emergence of the Americas in global affairs (1880–1945)

3 sub-topics

11.9

The Americas during the Cold War (1945–1991)

3 sub-topics

11.10

Political developments in Latin America (1934–2020)

3 sub-topics

11.11

Social movements in the Americas (1945–2020)

3 sub-topics

11.12

Political developments in the USA and Canada (1960–2020)

3 sub-topics

Study tip: Work through the topics in order — each builds on concepts from the one before. Start with notes, then reinforce with flashcards and practice questions.

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