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IB History HL Unit 17: Paper 2 · The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20th century)

Unit 17 of IB History covers Paper 2 · The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20th century). This unit contains 3 topics and 11 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 topics11 sub-topics

Exam technique guide

Topics in Unit 17

17.1

Rivalry, mistrust and accord

4 sub-topics

17.2

Leaders and nations

4 sub-topics

17.3

Cold War crises

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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