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IB History HL Unit 11: Paper 2 · Causes and effects of Early Modern wars (1500–1750)

Unit 11 of IB History covers Paper 2 · Causes and effects of Early Modern wars (1500–1750). This unit contains 3 topics and 12 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.

3 topics12 sub-topics

Exam technique guide

What Unit 11 covers

Paper 2 world-history topic 6 — causes and effects of Early Modern wars, cross-regional.

Topics in Unit 11

11.1

Causes of conflicts

4 sub-topics

11.2

Practices and impact on outcome

4 sub-topics

11.3

Effects of conflicts

4 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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