A complete IB DP History lesson on post-WWII displacement in Europe, analysing refugees, statelessness, DP camps, and international responses.

This in-depth PowerPoint is designed for IB DP History – Conflict and Displacement, Unit 1.3: How was displacement experienced by different groups? It explores the human impact of post-1945 displacement while developing key Paper 1 source analysis skills.

What’s included

• Clear overview of post-WWII mass displacement in Europe (1945–1960)
• Case studies on Jewish DPs, Roma and Sinti, POWs, forced labourers, collaborators
• Focus on statelessness, repatriation, resettlement, and emigration
• Detailed examples including DP camps (Landsberg) and Allied policy shifts
• Strong links to international law, UN responses, and long-term consequences
• Built-in Paper 1 practice, inquiry questions, and source skills guidance
• Explicit coverage of key concepts: perspectives, cause & consequence, continuity & change, significance

Perfect for

• IB DP History teachers (SL & HL)
• Conflict & Displacement units
• Paper 1 exam preparation
• Structured discussion, note-taking, and inquiry-based learning

The resource supports conceptual understanding while helping students evaluate origin, purpose, value, and limitations of sources, fully aligned with IB assessment expectations