Social Studies 11: World War II

1. Which of the following best describes Canada’s policy of “total war”?

A. The total cost of war is prohibitive.B. Troops are engaged in combat on all continents.C. All three branches of the armed forces are called upon.D. All industries and people are dedicated to the war effort.

2. In 1939, why did Canada declare war on Germany one week after Great Britain?

A. Canadian armed forces training was incomplete.B. Germany had yet to launch an attack on Great Britain.C. The United States had not yet declared its position on the war.D. The House of Commons had to vote on whether Canada should

participate.

3. Which two European countries were members of the Axis Powers in World War Two?

A. U and V

B. W and ZC. X and YD. V and X

4. Which of the following convinced the Canadian government an attack on Canada by Japan was probable?

A. the Japanese attack on Pearl HarborB. evidence of Japanese spying in CanadaC. Japan’s military alliance with GermanyD. capture of Canadians in Hong Kong by the Japanese

5. What is the correct chronological order of these events?

A. 1, 2, 3B. 1, 3, 2C. 2, 1, 3D. 2, 3, 1

6. Which quotation is associated with the decline in voluntary enlistment in Canada during World War Two?

A. “You can help to win the war against fascism.”B. “Conscientious objectors deserve the white feather!”C. “Give us the vote of confidence, join in the campaign.”D. “Not necessarily conscription, but conscription if necessary.”

7. Which group of Canadian veterans was denied access to these benefits at the end of World War Two?

A. Canadian ArmyB. Royal Canadian NavyC. Canadian Merchant NavyD. Royal Canadian Air Force

8. What is the “Kitchen Brigade” saying about women and the war effort in Canada?

A. Women can enlist in the Kitchen Brigade.B. Women could contribute in different ways.C. Women could donate their pans for scrap metal.D. Women should discourage their husbands to enlist in the war.

9. To which world leader is Prime Minister Mackenzie King referring?

A. Adolf Hitler

B. Joseph StalinC. Benito MussoliniD. Kaiser Wilhelm II

10. Why is the cartoon named “National Nightmare”?

A. Canada’s air force was much larger than its other branches.B. Canada’s armed forces were too small to defend Canada properly.C. Canada’s coasts were defended by only one branch of the military.D. Canada’s army was prepared for war and could defend its homeland.

11. Which of the following events is being described?A. OrtonaB. DieppeC. DunkirkD. Normandy

12. In which province did the majority of residents vote no in the 1942 plebiscite on conscription?

A. QuebecB. OntarioC. SaskatchewanD. Newfoundland

17. In which of the following World War Two operations did Canadian forces participate?

A. OverloadB. BarbarossaC. Vimy RidgeD. Passchendaele

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18. In World War Two, Canadians fought battles in all of the countries except

A. W.B. X.C. Y.D. Z.

19. What was the outcome of the Battle of Dieppe?

A. A major supply route was cut off.B. It provided a foothold for the Allies in Europe.C. France was lost as a valuable ally to Britain and Canada.D. The majority of Canadian troops involved were killed or captured.

20. What was one reason why Canada offered to administer the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan during World War Two?

A. Its aircraft were the most modern in the Commonwealth.B. Its pilots had gained extensive experience in World War One.C. It would be reimbursed by the allies for most of the costs involved.D. It wanted to minimize its direct involvement in the European conflict.

21. Which statement describes Canada’s role in the Battle of Hong Kong?

A. Canadian troops fought a significant naval battle.B. Canadian troops conducted an amphibious assault.C. Canadian troops had a decisive victory in the battle.D. Canadian troops fought alongside Commonwealth troops in the

campaign.

22. What was a purpose of the British Commonwealth Air Training Program?

A. to assist the United States Air Force in the South PacificB. to stop enemy aliens planning an overthrow of the Canadian

governmentC. to reduce fatalities overseas while maintaining Canada’s commitment to the war effortsD. to demonstrate Canada’s air superiority while defending against enemy attack at home

23. What does X on the map represent?

A. the location of a failed invasion attempt

B. a country liberated by Canadian soldiersC. an area extensively bombed by the AlliesD. the first battle involving Canadian soldiers

24. What was the result of the Battle of Hong Kong?

A. Canadian troops liberated the colony.B. Canada gained a new ally in the United States.C. Canadian prisoners of war were treated inhumanely.D. Canada was able to secure the island for the rest of the war.

25. Which newspaper headline accurately describes the experience of Canadian troops in Italy during World War Two?

A. “Invasion attempt abandoned”B. “Progress is slow and grueling”C. “Rescue operation saves Allies from beaches”D. “Troops surrender; surrounded by Axis powers”

26. To which issue does this cartoon refer?

A. prohibitionB. conscriptionC. Victory BondsD. British Commonwealth Air Training Program

27. What is the chronological order of the numbered Canadian battle sites?

A. 1, 2, 3B. 1, 3, 2C. 2, 1, 3D. 2, 3, 1

28. In which nation did Canadian troops land on D-Day?

A. WB. XC. YD. Z

29. What was the outcome of the Battle of Hong Kong for Canadian soldiers?

A. They defeated enemy forces.B. They held onto strategic locations.C. They liberated Chinese internment camps.D. They were taken prisoner by the Japanese.

30. Why was the Dieppe Raid important tot Allied success in World War Two?

A. The Allies used floating harbours to create temporary ports where ships could unload.B. The Allies were able to stop the threat of submarine warfare to trans- Atlantic shipping.

C. The Allies learned valuable lessons to assist them in planning the Normandy Landings.D. The Allis successfully prevented Canadian troops from being captured early in the war.

31. What government action is reflected by this statement?

A. the inclusion of women as active participants in combat rolesB. the introduction of the right to vote for women during the warC. the mobilization of Canada’s entire economy behind the war effortD. the creation of an advisory committee composed of prominent

industrialists

32. Which newspaper headline describes Canada’s response to Japanese-Canadians during World War Two?

A. “Japanese-Canadians conscripted overseas”B. “Japanese immigrants granted refugee status”C. “Japanese-Canadian internment will protect our nation”D. “Japanese-Canadians become spies for Canadian government”