IB DP History Paper 1: Post-WWII Displacement & Refugee Crisis (1945–1960)

IB DP History Paper 1 lesson on Post-WWII displacement and international responses (1945–1960), fully aligned with the new IB DP History curriculum.

This comprehensive PowerPoint covers Unit 1.2: National and International Responses to Displacement, focusing on Europe after WWII. Designed specifically for IB DP History Paper 1, it develops key historical thinking skills including cause & consequence, perspectives, continuity & change, and significance.

Students explore:
The scale of displacement in post-war Europe
Yalta and Potsdam decisions and their consequences
SHAEF and the military response
DP camps, repatriation, and forced returns
UNRRA and IRO resettlement efforts
Expulsion of ethnic Germans & historical debate
The Displaced Persons Act (1948)
Creation of the modern state of Israel and refugee migration
Role of NGOs (Red Cross, ORT, HIAS)
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
The 1951 Refugee Convention & non-refoulement
Closure of DP camps (1960)
Long-term impact on European integration

This resource directly supports:
✔ IB DP History Paper 1 source skills
✔ Thematic study of post-war Europe
✔ International cooperation and humanitarian responses
✔ Cold War context and refugee policy development

Perfect for:
Complete lesson delivery
Revision sessions
Paper 1 preparation
Structured class discussion
Homework or flipped learning

The presentation progresses clearly from immediate military relief to the development of modern international refugee law, helping students connect short-term crisis management with long-term global consequences.