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Date November 2019 Marks available 15 Reference code 19N.3op2.HL.TZ0.32
Level Higher level only Paper Paper 3 (History of the Americas) Time zone TZ0
Command term Examine Question number 32 Adapted from N/A

Question

Section 16: The Cold War and the Americas (1945–1981)

Examine the impact of the Cold War on the foreign policy of either Canada or one Latin American country.

Markscheme

The question requires that candidates consider the interrelationship between the Cold War and the foreign policy of either Canada or one Latin American country. The response does not have to include the entire timeframe of the Cold War and is more likely to focus on particular events relevant to the country chosen. During the Cold War, Canada was closely aligned with the United States and thus was involved in several projects and organizations such as NATO and NORAD. However, Canada did not always agree with the US and openly expressed differences regarding Cuba and Vietnam. Any Latin American country is acceptable, but most will probably focus on Cuba and Castro’s revolution. Candidates may refer to Castro’s rejection of US interference, his closer ties with the Soviet Union, and eventually his leadership in the Non-Aligned Movement. Whichever country is chosen, candidates must examine the impact of the Cold War on foreign policy.

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Syllabus sections

HL options: first exams 2017 » HL option 2: History of the Americas » 16: The Cold War and the Americas (1945–1981) » Cold War in either Canada or one Latin American country: reasons for foreign and domestic policies and their implementation
HL options: first exams 2017 » HL option 2: History of the Americas » 16: The Cold War and the Americas (1945–1981)
HL options: first exams 2017 » HL option 2: History of the Americas
HL options: first exams 2017

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