QUESTION: Compare and contrast the origin, nature and main consequences of two Cold War crises, each chosen from a different region.

THE STRUCTURE OF IB HISTORY ESSAY
(A) Begin with an introduction to the research question!
"The aim of the essay is to investigate..."
"To what extent is it fair to say that...?"
"It is important to study this (these) question(s) because..."
Give an ARGUMENT on the question!
(B) Make analysis!
Introduce evidence on the argument and discuss about the evidence
Give different points of views; make interpretations
"On the other hand,...", "However,...", "Moreover,..."
Use KEY CONCEPTS of History!
(C) Introduce the conclusion(s) of your analysis!
"As a conclusion..."
Answer the question(s)
Put things in the wider context; introduce effects in the long run (vs short run)