History Dates
When was the Treaty of Versailles Signed?
1919 (After World War I)
What were the 'Roaring '20s'?
A period of cultural, financial, and social freedom (spurred by changing roles of women, mass production, purchase orders, & other factors)
How do identify a source's Origin?
When was it created? Who created it? Where was it created?
Define wellbeing
A state in which a person (or country) is experiencing health, wealth, happiness, and has access to education.
What should I include in an "explain" question?
Include a statement and a reason for that statement.
When was the Beer Haul Putsch?
1923 (when Hitler tried to take the German Parliament by force, but failed)
How did hyperinflation impact the Weimar Republic?
(1923) Money became worthless, so people couldn't afford anything. Citizens & business owners became angry, blaming the government.
How could I describe a source's Use?
Was it made to persuade people at the time? Or was it made to inform people at the time?
What types of wellbeing indicators are there, and how are they categorised?
Types: Qualitative and Quantitative
Categories: Social, economic, environmental, political, technological
What should I include in a "justify" question?
Include an opinion and some evidence to back up that opinion.
When was the Wall St Crash?
24th October, 1929 (global trade prices declined, meaning companies went bankrupt and many people around the world lost their jobs, investments, and houses)
What aspects of life did the Great Depression impact?
(1929-1939). It impacted employment (many jobs lost globally), business (many businesses closed), housing (many people could not own or rent homes), food (many could not afford to eat), investments (money was lost as investments disappeared).
What should I think about when considering a source's Reliability?
How do the United Nations improve wellbeing?
Creating recommendations (documents like Resolutions, Treaties, Declarations), funding specific agencies, and holding meetings with delegates from 193 member states.
When describing a Spatial Distribution, what does 'P' stand for?
Pattern. This could be clustered, linear, coastal, random, hemispheric, for example.
When was the Reichstag Fire?
February, 1933 (this was just one month after Hitler was elected Chancellor, allowing him to take dictatorial control of the German Government)
What led to the rise of Nazism in Germany?
Frustration against the Weimar Republic; Anger for being blamed for WWI; Economic & social desperation during the Great Depression; Propaganda promoting 'The Aryan Race' and demonising the Jewish community; Hitler was a Charismatic Leader.
What should I describe when referring to a source's Context?
Describe Major Historical Events occurring when the texts were published, including any key dates.
What are the Sustainable Development Goals, and how can they address wellbeing?
They are 17 goals which the UN created in 2015 to direct each country's continued growth. They target poverty, healthy, and equality in order to improve wellbeing inequality around the world.
When describing a Spatial Distribution, what does 'Q' stand for?
Quantify. You must describe the "most", "moderate", and "least" distribution of a map, including units and/or %cover, alongside specific country examples.
When did World War 2 start?
September 1, 1939 (after the Nazis invaded Poland for 'lebenstraum', forcing Britain and France to declare war)
What conditions led to the holocaust?
Widespread antisemitism; scapegoating (blaming) Jewish people to promote Hitler's regime; Gradual escalation of violence against Jewish people before and during the war (e.g. Kristallnacht, 9 November 1938)
What should I include when Evaluating a source?
Introductory sentence
Description of accuracy
Description of relevance
Description of reliability
Give your opinion on the overall usefulness of the source.
What is the UNDRIP and how does it aim to improve the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples?
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples promotes the independence and cultural safety of Indigenous Peoples around the world. They improve wellbeing by promoting:
When describing a Spatial Distribution, what does 'E' stand for?
Exception: Include a country (or countries) that do not fit the pattern you stated initially.