Unit 2 Review Sheet

Canadian History Review Sheet Unit II Test 2011:  The Great War

 Part I                      Multiple Choice                                                                    [15 marks]

In 15 separate questions, choose the appropriate response from 4 or 5 possible answers.  For example:

When the First Canadian Contingent sailed for England in October of 1914, how many men were part of “Canada’s Response”?

                a)  20 000

                b)  30 000

                c)  40 000

                d)  50 000                                                                                                                              [               ]

Part II                     Short Answer                                       [5x5 marks each = 25 marks]

You must complete 5/ 8 short answer questions.  Possible topics for these questions may include:

Attrition                                                                 Military Service Act                             Sir Arthur Currie

The Dreadnought                                                 Vimy Ridge                                            The McAdams Shovel

Total War                                                               Halifax Explosion of 1917                   Newfoundland Regiment

Gavrilo Princip                                                      Valcartier                                               Robert Borden

Schlieffen Plan                                                     Second Ypres                                        Canon Scott

Part III                   Primary Photos                                                    [2 x 5 marks = 10 marks]

You will be given several primary photos.  You need to use the information from the photo and define what is being represented.  You will define 2 of 4, worth 5 marks each.  For example,

Part V     Short Essay                                                                                            [15 marks]

In a short, but effective essay, you will be asked to develop thoughts on several key issues of the Great War.  Possible topics include:

1. When the guns fell silent on November 11, how had Canada changed since 1914?

2. 1917 was a critical year of the Great War.  With specific reference to Canada, explain the major MILITARY, POLITICAL and SOCIAL events of 1917.

Unit 2: The Great World War Test Review Sheet 2011

Part I                     Multiple Choice                                                15 marks

1.  Which of the following countries was FIRST to enter the war?

                a)  France

                b)  Great Britain

                c)  Germany

                d)  United States                                                                                                    [              ]

Part II                    Historical Connection                                                                     5 marks

Using information that you have studied from Unit 2, connect the historical quotes with the individual who said it or the historical situation to which they are referring.  Please place the corresponding number in the space provided.

Part III                   Short Answer                                                    4 x 5 marks = 20 marks

Please know the following.  You will define 4 of 6.

Race to the Sea                                                            Treaty of London (1839)                                        “Black Day of the German Army”

Count Alfred von Schlieffen                                Nivelle                                                                                Brest-Litovsk

Passchendaele                                                              Gallipoli                                                                             Mutiny

Kerensky                                                                           Lenin                                                                                   Haig

First Ypres                                                                           Jutland                                                                               Operation: Michael

Part IV                  Essay                                                                                                     20 marks

You will be asked to answer one of the following questions:

1.        1916 has often been referred to as the year of the great “slaughter”.  And, it has been argued that 1916 was the turning point in the war for the Allies. Argue effectively whether or not 1916 saw the Allies gain the upper hand during the Great War.

2.        Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles blames Germany for the Coming of the Great War.  While referring to the underlying and immediate causes of the War, argue whether or not Germany was responsible for the cataclysm of 1914-1918.