Access to History for the IB Diploma: Social Movements in the Americas (1945-2020) (NYP July 2026)

Access to History for the IB Diploma: Social Movements in the Americas (1945–2020)

Fully updated for first assessment in 2028

Access to History for the IB Diploma: Social Movements in the Americas (1945–2020) offers comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the diverse social, political, and cultural movements that reshaped the Americas over seven transformative decades. Revised to meet the demands of the updated IB DP History curriculum (first teaching 2026), this edition helps students explore how individuals and groups mobilized to challenge inequality, demand rights, and redefine society across North, Central, and South America.

Written by leading historians and IB specialists, this volume blends clear, accessible narrative with rich case studies, historical perspectives, and inquiry-based learning—equipping students with the analytical skills needed for the 2028 IB History assessments.

Key Features

In-depth exploration of major social movements

Students investigate a wide array of movements that shaped the modern Americas, including:

• Civil rights movements

• Feminist and gender equality movements

• Indigenous rights movements

• Environmental movements

• LGBTQ+ activism

• Anti-authoritarian and pro-democracy campaigns

Through these case studies, learners examine motivations, strategies, leadership, challenges, government responses, and lasting impacts.

Fully aligned with the updated 2026 IB History curriculum

The book integrates the IB’s four required historical concepts throughout:

• Cause and consequence

• Continuity and change

• Perspectives

• Significance

These concepts guide students in building historical understanding and preparing for Paper 2, Paper 3 (The Americas), and the Internal Assessment.

Clear, expert narrative with diverse perspectives

The text highlights voices from activists, grassroots organizers, marginalized communities, policymakers, and opposition groups. Students gain insight into lived experiences and how social movements emerged from local conditions while connecting to global trends.

Inquiry-based skills development

Using a broad range of primary and secondary sources, students learn to:

• Analyze and contextualize evidence

• Evaluate contrasting interpretations

• Construct comparative arguments

• Formulate effective historical questions

• Synthesize findings across different regions and decades

These skills are essential for the IB’s revised assessment model.

Integrated Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Approaches to Learning (ATL)

TOK prompts encourage students to explore questions about identity, power, protest, and historical interpretation. ATL tasks strengthen research methods, communication skills, and critical thinking aligned with IB expectations.

Purposeful exam preparation for the 2028 IB assessments

This book includes:

• Exam-style questions

• Annotated sample responses

• Revision summaries

• Study-skills support aligned with the updated markschemes

Students are well prepared for analytical essays, comparative writing, and source evaluation.

Why This Book Is Ideal for IB DP History Students

• Fully aligned with the new IB DP History curriculum model

• Supports HL regional study (The Americas) and deepens SL thematic understanding

• Offers comprehensive and comparative case studies across multiple social movements

• Builds conceptual, analytical, and communication skills

• Suitable for classroom instruction, revision, and independent study

A Trusted Resource for Teaching Social Movements in the IB Diploma Programme

Access to History for the IB Diploma: Social Movements in the Americas (1945–2020) provides the authoritative content, clarity, and skill-focused activities that IB teachers and students rely on. With its balanced coverage and inquiry-driven approach, it prepares learners to understand the forces behind social change in the Americas—and to excel in the 2028 IB History examinations.