Access to History for the IB Diploma: The Great Depression in the Americas (circa 1920-1939) (NYP April 2026))

Access to History for the IB Diploma: The Great Depression in the Americas (c. 1920–1939)

Fully updated for first assessment in 2028

Access to History for the IB Diploma: The Great Depression in the Americas (c. 1920–1939) provides authoritative and engaging coverage of one of the most economically and socially significant eras in modern history. Revised to align with the updated IB DP History curriculum (first teaching 2026), this edition helps students understand the causes, impact, and varied responses to the Great Depression across North, Central, and South America.

Written by leading historians and IB specialists, the text blends clear narrative, diverse perspectives, and skill-building activities to prepare students for the analytical and comparative demands of the 2028 IB History assessments.

Key Features

Comprehensive study of economic crisis across the Americas

Students explore the origins of the global economic downturn, the structural vulnerabilities within American economies, and the political, social, and cultural consequences of prolonged economic hardship. Coverage includes:

• Causes of the Depression in the Americas

• Economic and political responses by governments

• Social impacts on workers, farmers, women, and minority groups

• Comparative case studies including the United States, Canada, and Latin American nations

Fully aligned with the updated 2026 IB History curriculum

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

• Cause and consequence

• Continuity and change

• Perspectives

• Significance

This conceptual framing supports success in Paper 2, Paper 3 (The Americas), and the Internal Assessment.

Balanced perspectives and lived experiences

A range of primary and secondary sources helps students understand how individuals and communities experienced unemployment, migration, political change, and social upheaval during this critical era.

Strong support for historical inquiry and skill development

Skills-based tasks help students:

• Analyze and evaluate sources

• Compare policy responses across countries

• Build evidence-based arguments

• Identify patterns of change and continuity

• Synthesize economic, political, and social developments

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

TOK prompts invite students to reflect on how historians interpret economic crises, causation, and policymaking. ATL activities strengthen research, communication, and critical-thinking skills aligned with IB expectations.

Effective preparation for the 2028 IB assessments

The book includes:

• Exam-style practice questions

• Annotated sample responses

• Revision summaries

• Study-skills guidance aligned with the updated assessment model

This ensures students are well prepared for comparative essays, analytical writing, and evidence-based argumentation.

Why This Book Is Ideal for IB DP History

• Fully updated for the new IB curriculum model

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

• Provides detailed comparative case studies

• Enhances conceptual understanding and analytical writing

• Suitable for classroom instruction, revision, and independent study

A Trusted Resource for Teaching the Great Depression in the IB Diploma Programme

Access to History for the IB Diploma: The Great Depression in the Americas (c. 1920–1939) remains a highly respected resource for IB teachers and students. With its clear explanations, rigorous analysis, and inquiry-driven approach, it equips learners to understand a defining economic crisis and to succeed in the 2028 IB History examinations.