leaving cert history stalin essay

Ms Doorley's History Notes

The resources provided within these notes and other accompanying materials such as PowerPoint presentations have been created utilising information and material from the range of textbooks and revision books below. All original material belongs to the authors; I've simply presented the information in an alternative format to suit the needs of the students in my classroom.

• Artefact by Eimear Jenkinson and Gregg O'Neill (educate.ie)
• ACE History by Eimear Jenkinson and Gregg O'Neill (educate.ie)
• Making History by Stacy Stout and Dermot Lucey (Gill Education)
• Skills for Exam Success - History by Stacy Stout (Gill Education)
• Chronicles by Jennifer Brown and Christian O'Connor (Edco)
• Junior Cycle Success: History by Tim Kennedy and Stephen Fallon (4schools)
• Revise Wise Junior Cycle History by Neill Lenehen (Edco)

• Revise Wise LC History by ME Collins (Edco)
• Modern Ireland (4th Edition) by Gerard Brockie and Raymond Walsh (Gill Education)
• Modern Europe and the Wider World (4th Edition) by Demort Lucey (Gill Education)
• The Making of Ireland (3rd Edition) by Paul Twomey (educate.ie)
• The Making of Europe and the Wider World (2nd Edition) by Paul Twomey and Gregg O'Neill (educate.ie)
• Sovereignty & Partition by Brianán McGrane and Granú Dwyer (Edco)
• Politics & Society in Northern Ireland by ME Collins (Edco)
• USA & The World by Máire De Buitléir & Stephen Tonge (Edco)
• Dictatorship and Democracy by Stephen Tongue (Edco)
• Get the Points! Leaving Certificate History by Stephen Tonge (Edco)
• Exam Skills History Second Edition by Niall Boyle (Mentor Books)

While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, these resources should be used as a supplementary tool and not as a replacement for the aforementioned textbooks or other official educational material. Many of these authors also share their own resources independently of their textbooks on their relevant social media, which are also very helpful in the classroom.

Despite careful proofreading and the use of Grammarly to fix as many errors as possible, typos or grammatical errors may still be present.

Various tools have been utilised to create these resources, such as Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote), and Canva (and Canva Magic). Additional educational tools like YouTube, Spotify, and Quizlet have also been employed to enhance the learning experience. These platforms have aided in the formatting, design elements, and supplementary content, making the resources engaging and user-friendly.

Leaving Cert History

Course overview.

Leaving Certificate History is designed to foster a deep understanding of human activities in the past, encouraging students to appreciate the complexities and nuances of historical events. The syllabus is divided into two inter-linking parts:

1. Working with Evidence

• History and the Historian: Provides a preliminary exploration of the nature of history, the role of evidence, and the methodologies historians use to interpret the past.
• Documents-Based Study: Involves a structured analysis of historical documents related to a prescribed topic to develop students' evidence-handling skills.
• Research Study: Encourages students to undertake a significant historical research project to further develop their investigative and analytical skills.

2. Topics for Study

Topics are arranged in two fields of study: Early Modern (1492-1815) and Later Modern (1815-1993). Students choose either the Early Modern or Later Modern field and study two topics from Irish history and two from the history of Europe and the wider world within their chosen field. Below students will find a collection of resources to support their studies.

Overview Notes

Later modern topics.

The Later Modern field of study (1815-1993) comprises 12 topics split evenly between Irish history and the history of Europe and the wider world. Students focus on key events, developments, and figures within these topics, studying from multiple perspectives: politics and administration, society and economy, and culture, religion, and science.

Later Modern Ireland (1815-1993)

The pursuit of sovereignty and the impact of partition (1912-1949).

This period covers the struggle for Irish independence, including the Home Rule crisis, the 1916 Rising, the War of Independence, and the subsequent partition of Ireland. It also deals with the establishment and consolidation of the Irish Free State, Northern Ireland's political landscape, and the impact of World War II.

• Key Elements: Home Rule Bill, 1916 Rising, War of Independence, Treaty and Civil War, state building in the Free State, Northern Ireland politics, and World War II.
• Case Studies: The Treaty negotiations, Belfast during World War II, the Eucharistic Congress.
• Key Personalities: Patrick Pearse, Éamon de Valera, Michael Collins, James Craig.
• Key Concepts: Sovereignty, partition, Ulster Unionism, dominion status, republic, neutrality.

Cornell Notes

Powerpoints, knowledge organisers, politics and society in northern ireland (1949-1993).

This period focuses on the socio-political developments in Northern Ireland, including the Civil Rights movement, the emergence of the Provisional IRA, and the various attempts at peace and power-sharing agreements. It also examines the impact of these events on the broader society.

• Key Elements: Civil Rights movement, emergence of the Provisional IRA, fall of Stormont, Direct Rule, terrorism, Sunningdale Agreement, Anglo-Irish Agreement.
• Case Studies: The Sunningdale Agreement, the Coleraine University controversy, the Apprentice Boys of Derry.
• Key Personalities: Terence O'Neill, Ian Paisley, John Hume, Gerry Adams.
• Key Concepts: Civil Rights, gerrymandering, terrorism, power-sharing, sectarianism.

Later Modern Europe and the Wider World (1815-1992)

Dictatorship and democracy (1920-1945).

This topic examines the rise of totalitarian regimes and the impact of World War II. It looks at the fascist states in Europe, the Nazi regime, Stalin's Soviet Union, and the global conflict that reshaped the world order.

• Key Elements: Fascist regimes, Nazi state, Stalinist state, World War II, the Holocaust.
• Case Studies: Stalin's show trials, the Jarrow March, the Nuremberg Rallies.
• Key Personalities: Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill.
• Key Concepts: Totalitarianism, propaganda, resistance, war crimes.

The United States and the World (1945-1989)

This period examines the role of the United States in global affairs during the Cold War, including its leadership in the Western bloc, the civil rights movement, involvement in the Vietnam War, and advancements in technology and space exploration.

• Key Elements: Cold War leadership, civil rights movement, Vietnam War, space race, end of the Cold War.
• Case Studies: The Cuban Missile Crisis, the Civil Rights Movement, the Moon Landing.
• Key Personalities: Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan.
• Key Concepts: Containment, civil rights, détente, space exploration.

The Research Study Report

The research study is a pivotal component of the syllabus aimed at cultivating a spirit of inquiry and self-directed learning in students. It involves selecting a subject of historical significance and conducting an in-depth investigation. Key elements include:

Choosing a Subject

The subject must be well-defined and narrow enough to allow for detailed investigation. It should be of historical significance and based on primary or specialist secondary sources.

Components of the Report:

• Outline Plan: Defines and justifies the proposed subject outlining the aims, approach, and sources.
• Evaluation of Sources: Assesses the relevance, strengths, and weaknesses of the sources used.
• Extended Essay: Presents the main findings and conclusions, reviewing the research process and its effectiveness.

Assessment for the research study constitutes 20% of the total marks with an emphasis on the outline plan, source evaluation, and extended essay.

Experienced LC examiner.

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• Nine context essay samples Plus a full sample answer (100/100) on Stalin and the Show Trials. All from Patrick, the @lchistorytutor, an experienced LC history teacher and an expert on how to write the perfect answer.

Essay titles include:

• “What were the main characteristics and impact of Stalin’s Show Trials? (40m)”
• “How did Stalin use terror to consolidate his power? (40m)”
• “What was the impact of terror and/or economic transformation in Stalin’s regime? (40m)”
• “What was the Impact of the Nuremberg Rallies? (40m)”
• “What was the role of Leni Riefenstahl or Joseph Goebbels in Nazi Propaganda? (40m)”
• “Outside of the Nuremberg Rallies, what was the extent and nature of Nazi Propaganda? (40m)”
• “What were the economic and social conditions that led to the Jarrow Crusade? (40m)”
• “Discuss the British Government’s response to the economic and social problems faced by the people of Jarrow. (40m)”
• “How successful was the Jarrow crusade? (40m)”
• Also available is a full sample H1 answer on Stalin and the Show Trials, including sample comprehension, comparison, criticism, and context answers.

Patrick’s resources:  All Patrick’s Leaving Cert History resources are designed with a realistic understanding of exam time constraints. Each sample demonstrates how students can effectively approach the exam paper to achieve top marks. I ensure that all samples are feasible within the allotted exam time, focusing on clarity, relevance, and analytical depth.

Please Note: These essays were part of an online course given by Patrick before Christmas on the DBQ.

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Leaving Cert/ A Level History Essay Plan - Stalin's Domestic Policies

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Paragraph by paragraph essay plan/ guide to an A Level/ Leaving Cert History essay on Stalin’s Domestic policies.

Also includes additional helpful information on this topic that should be included in the essay - key dates, key terms and key people.

Students should use this to structure their A Level essay - while making sure to reference the specific wording of the question throughout.

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Leaving Cert History: Documents and Essays 2018 and 2019

For the more up to date version for Leaving Cert 2020 and 2021 , have a look at this History Documents and Essay guide

This our concise History edition. Our full guide  include this and more. This version comprises tips, document notes and essays.

LEAVING CERTIFICATE HISTORY: LATER MODERN COURSE

Topic 3: Dictatorship and Democracy in Europe. Sample Essay: How effective were Stalin’s moves for change during his time as leader of Russia? Topic 3: Dictatorship and Democracy in Europe. Sample Essay: How did dictators use propaganda and/or terror to maintain their power? Topic 6: The United States and the world. Sample Essay: What were the strengths and weaknesses of Lyndon Johnson as a political leader? (2014) Topic 6: The United States and the world. Sample Essay: What was the importance of one or more of the following: McCarthyism; the Moon Landing, 1969; developments in information technology? (2006) Topic 6: The United States and the world. Sample Essay: What were the main developments in race relations in the US, 1945 – 1968?

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• Post author: Martina
• Post published: April 29, 2018
• Post category: History

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Is this enough do ye think for 2 Irish and 1 Europe or USA essay ?

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we didn’t do Vietnam, presidents or Stalin so I don’t have any of them. I want to learn at least one but I’m so exhausted right now after this week so I’m not sure if I’ll be okay with what I have already

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