Tunisian Revolution 2010–11 | IB DP History | Causes, Media, Islamism & Source Skills

IB DP History lesson on the Tunisian Revolution (2010–11), covering causes, protest dynamics, media, political Islam and source analysis skills aligned to Paper 1.

This detailed, visually structured PowerPoint examines the causes, course and consequences of the Tunisian Revolution, the only initially successful Arab Spring uprising. Fully aligned with the new IB DP History curriculum, it supports authoritarian states, protest movements, political change, and source-based assessment skills. It discusses the question, “How did the protest movement challenge authority?”

The resource explores economic inequality, regional marginalisation, protest mobilisation, and the catalytic role of Mohamed Bouazizi. It critically assesses the impact of social media, international media, and cyber-activism, alongside regime miscalculations and elite withdrawal of support.

Later sections analyse post-revolution political transitions, including Ennahda, secular opposition, compromise politics, and debates over whether Tunisia’s revolution was truly a success. The final part provides Paper 1-style source analysis practice, guiding students through content, context, perspective, value, and limitations, with explicit exam strategies.

Perfect for:

IB DP History (HL & SL)
Paper 1 source skills
Arab Spring case studies
Lessons, revision, or flipped learning