Save Hours of Planning with This IB DP History Paper 1 Course Outline for the “Independence and Identity” Focused Study.

Specifically designed for the NEW IB DP History curriculum (first teaching 2026, first assessment 2028) , this resource provides a complete, structured course outline for the “Independence and identity” focused study, covering both required examples: The Haitian Revolution (c.1780–1825) and Kenyan Independence (1945–1978).

Stop stressing over how to structure the new syllabus. This 5-page PDF outline provides a clear roadmap, ensuring you cover all prescribed inquiry questions, grounding content, and historical concepts required by the IBO.

What’s Inside?
This comprehensive outline is divided into two complete case study units:

Case Study 1: The Haitian Revolution (c.1780–1825)

Case Study 2: Kenyan Independence (1945–1978)

For EACH case study, the outline includes:

Part 1: Foundational Concepts: A ready-to-use introduction to the four historical concepts (Cause and Consequence, Continuity and Change, Perspectives, Significance) tailored specifically to the context of Haiti and Kenya.

Part 2: Inquiry-Based Study: A breakdown of all three prescribed inquiry questions from the guide.

What prompted the emergence of the independence movement?

How was independence achieved?

How, and with what challenges, was a new identity formed?

Detailed Grounding Content: For each inquiry point, the relevant grounding content is presented with probing “Key Questions” to drive classroom discussion and deeper inquiry (e.g., for Haiti: How did the rigid social hierarchy create inherent tensions? for Kenya: What was the majimbo constitution, and why was it created?).

Conceptual Focus: Each unit clearly identifies which historical concepts are the primary lens for investigation.

Part 3: Assessment & Synthesis: Practical guidance for developing the specific skills needed for success.

Paper 1 Source Work: Specific topics and themes for practicing source analysis (comprehension, contextualization, comparison).

Paper 2 Essay Practice: Example essay questions that utilize the four historical concepts for comparative and single-case study arguments.

Why This Resource is Essential for the 2026 Guide
100% Curriculum Aligned: Follows the new guide’s structure precisely, covering all mandatory inquiry questions and grounding content for both the Haitian Revolution and Kenyan Independence.

Concept-Focused: Embeds the four historical concepts throughout, moving beyond simple narrative to foster genuine historical thinking.

Source Skills Ready: Directly supports the development of the analytical skills required for the Paper 1 source-based examination.

Time-Saving: Provides a logical, ready-to-teach framework, freeing you up to focus on finding engaging sources and creating dynamic lessons.