CHC2D Exam Study Guide 2025 PDF

CHC2D Exam Study Guide Exam date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Length: 1.5 hours Total Marks: 70 Part A: Knowledge and Understanding (Multiple Choice) - 15 questions Part B: Thinking/Inquiry (Term Analysis - identify and explain the significance) - 5 terms Part C: Communication (Essay Question)...

CHC2D Exam Study Guide Exam date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Length: 1.5 hours Total Marks: 70 Part A: Knowledge and Understanding (Multiple Choice) - 15 questions Part B: Thinking/Inquiry (Term Analysis - identify and explain the significance) - 5 terms Part C: Communication (Essay Question) - 3 paragraph response Part D: Application (Decade Image + Significance) - 4 images Part A: Knowledge and Understanding - Multiple Choice Be prepared to study the following topics for multiple-choice questions: -​ Residential Schools: Understand their purpose, impact on Indigenous communities, and connection to forced assimilation and the 60’s Scoop. -​ Trench Foot and Trenches in WWI: Causes, effects on soldiers, and the living conditions in trenches. -​ The Great Depression: Economic causes and effects, including the stock market crash and the social response in Canada. -​ Appeasement: Definition and its role in preventing conflict before WWII. -​ D-Day (Normandy): Canadian involvement and its significance in the Allied victory during WWII. -​ FLQ (Front de libération du Québec): Role in Canadian history and its impact on national unity. -​ Vimy Ridge and the Somme: Canadian military contributions and their importance in WWI. -​ Treaty of Versailles: Terms, consequences for Germany, and impact on global politics. -​ Prime Ministers: ​ PM Bennett: Actions during the Great Depression. ​ PM Mackenzie King: Leadership during WWII. -​ Halifax Explosion: Causes, effects on the city, and its significance during WWI. -​ Tommy Douglas: Contributions to Canadian society and politics. -​ Shell Shock: Early understanding of PTSD and its effects on soldiers in WWI. -​ Internment Camps: Treatment of Japanese Canadians and other groups during WWII. -​ Fascism: Definition and its global impact during WWII. -​ Billy Bishop and Francis Peghmagabow: Contributions as Canadian war heroes in WWI. -​ Dieppe Raid: Canadian involvement, challenges, and outcomes. -​ Japanese Canadians – Concentration Camps: Forced relocation and internment of Japanese Canadians during WWII. -​ Roaring 20s and Prohibition: Impact of the 1920s on Canadian society, including flappers and rum runners. -​ Camp X – Canadian Secret Agents: Training and contributions of Canadian secret agents during WWII.  -​ Canadian Broadcasting Company: Its role in broadcasting Canadian content and protecting against Americanization. -​ Women Working in WWI and WWII: Contributions of women to the workforce and the war effort during both world wars. -​ Wartime Elections Act: Extension of the vote to specific groups during WWI. -​ Causes of WWI and WWII: Key factors leading to the start of each war, including militarism, nationalism, alliances, and imperialism. Part B: Thinking/Inquiry - Term Analysis Be prepared to identify and explain the significance of the following terms: ​ The Great Depression ​ Appeasement ​ D-Day (Normandy) ​ FLQ (Front de libération du Québec) ​ Vimy Ridge ​ Treaty of Versailles ​ 60’s Scoop ​ PM Bennett ​ Somme ​ PM Mackenzie King ​ Halifax Explosion ​ Trench Foot ​ Tommy Douglas ​ Shell Shock ​ Internment Camp ​ Fascism ​ Billy Bishop ​ Dieppe ​ Francis Peghmagabow ​ No. 2 Construction Battalion Part C: Communication – Essay Questions Prepare to write a three-paragraph response on one of these topics. Organize your thoughts using examples and historical thinking concepts. THESE ARE EXAMPLES TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR THE EXAM: ​ Role of Technology in Canada: How technological advancements have influenced Canada's economy, society, and politics over time.  ​ English and French Relations in Canada: The historical and current dynamics between English-speaking and French-speaking Canadians, including political, cultural, and linguistic aspects. ​ Role of Women in Canada: Women's contributions to Canadian society, particularly in politics, the workforce, and social movements. ​ Nationalism – A Feeling of Independence and Creating Canada’s Identity: The development of Canadian nationalism and how it has shaped the country's identity. ​ Discrimination in Canada: Historical and contemporary examples of discrimination in Canada, including racial, gender, and economic inequality. ​ Indigenous Rights and Identity: The role of Indigenous communities in shaping Canadian history and their ongoing struggles for recognition, justice, and self-determination. ​ Canada’s Foreign Policy: The evolution of Canada’s role on the world stage, from neutrality in the World Wars to peacekeeping and current diplomatic efforts. ​ Immigration in Canada: The history and impact of immigration on Canada's cultural, social, and economic landscapes. ​ Economic Changes in Canada: Key economic shifts in Canada, such as the transition from agriculture to industry, the impact of trade policies, or the effects of globalization. ​ Canada’s Military History: The development and influence of Canada’s military forces, including participation in major wars, peacekeeping missions, and current defense strategies. ​ Cultural Identity in Canada: The way culture, including art, music, and literature, has shaped and continues to shape Canadian identity. ​ Environmental Changes in Canada: Canada’s environmental challenges and responses, including discussions on climate change, resource management, and conservation. Part D: Application - Picture Identification (Decade and Importance/Significance) Prepare to recognize and explain the significance of images from different historical events and figures. Consider these potential images, and study their context and importance: ​ Immigration to Canada: Historical photos of immigrants arriving at Canadian ports or settlement in rural areas. ​ Industrialization in Canada: Photographs showing early factories, construction projects, or workers in industrial settings. ​ Indigenous Communities: Images of Indigenous communities during the colonial period, residential schools, or contemporary activism. ​ World War I and II: Pictures of Canadian soldiers, battlefields, wartime propaganda, or Canadian war heroes. ​ Great Depression: Photos of the effects of the Great Depression in Canadian cities and rural areas, including breadlines and unemployment. ​ Women’s Efforts in War: Images of women working in factories, volunteering, or contributing to the war effort during WWI and WWII. ​ Political Leaders: Pictures of key Canadian political leaders, such as PM Bennett, PM Mackenzie King, Tommy Douglas, and their significant contributions. ​ Canadian Military: Iconic images from military history, such as Vimy Ridge, Dieppe, or Canada’s participation in peacekeeping missions. ​ Indigenous Rights and the 60’s Scoop: Photos of the 60’s Scoop, Indigenous protests, or leaders advocating for Indigenous rights and land recognition. ​ Civil Rights Movements: Images related to the civil rights movements in Canada, including protests, legal battles, and historical figures. ​ Post-War Canada: Images from the post-WWII era showing economic growth, suburbanization, or social changes. ​ Canadian Cultural Icons: Photographs of influential figures in Canadian culture, such as artists, musicians, or authors. ​ Environmental Issues: Photographs related to environmental disasters, conservation efforts, or activism in Canada.