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UNIT 3 – CHC 2D1
WORLD WAR II
Canada Back at War
That’s like saying we
need a Full House
reboot….we don’t
BTW
Never the less,
there’s work you
need to do in this
package while I am
away, so play nice
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CHC 2D1 - UNIT 3 – WORLD WAR II
COMPLETE:
View the film, “Hitler: The Rise of Evil” and complete the questions that follow. The film takes a few classes, yes so think of that as a
good thing…..although all good things do come to an end and eventually you will copy notes even though I am not here.
PART ONE
1.
Describe Hitler’s childhood. What was his relationship like with his parents?
(Try for something beyond the obvious odd, weird & creepy)
2.
Describe Hitler’s experiences in WWI – Positive or Negative?
3.
What was the political climate like in Germany after WWI?
4.
What is Hitler’s message to the German people and how does he spread it?
5.
How does Hitler explain his hatred for the Jews?
6.
What does the NAZI flag represent?
7.
Explain why Hitler’s ideas were welcomed by so many Germans at this time.
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8.
How does Hitler defend his actions to the court of law? Did he commit treason in
his eyes?
PART TWO
1.
For his crimes, how long does Hitler spend in prison? Is it a “typical” prison
experience?
2.
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What ideas does Hitler’s book, Mein Kampf express?
3.
What are Hitler’s plans after leaving prison?
4.
What does President Hindenburg think of Hitler?
5.
Who was Eva Braun? Does she have a healthy relationship with Hitler?
6.
Who burned the Reichstag and why?
7.
Why did Hitler see the need to override the Constitution and enact the “Enabling
Act”?
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8.
How does Hitler manipulate & control the media in Germany at the time? What
were the means of mass communication at this time in History?
9.
What happens to the publisher who refuses to stop publically criticizing the Nazi
regime?
10.
What is Hitler’s solution to overcrowded prisons?
11.
What happens to Ersnt Rhom and other members of the SA? What does that tell us
Hitler is willing to do to stay in power?
12.
After watching the movie, what is to your reaction to and opinion of Hitler?
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CHAPTER NINE: FACT FILE SHEET
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TERM
NAZIS
“MASTER RACE”
ANTI-SEMITISM
DICTATOR
NUREMBERG LAWS
KRISTALLNACHT
DUNKIRK
MUNICH AGREEMENT
AXIS POWERS
MEANING
HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE
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CHAPTER NINE: ACTIVITIES
CHC 2D/P1
In the space provided, record your answers to questions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 on pages 228 & 229.
2. a)
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A picture is worth a thousand words, so there are a lot of words on the following pages. Examine the sources and respond to the
relevant questions in the space provided.
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fig 1
1. What pre-World War Two issue does this political cartoon address?
2. What famous children’s author drew this cartoon?
fig 2: - This is a picture of Italian Fascist leader Benito Mussolini after a march of his supporters on Rome.
1. What message does this image communicate to the viewer?
2. Based on your understanding of the authority of a dictator, how would an image like this reaffirm their position in government?
fig 3:
1. What message does this image communicate to the viewer?
2. Where would you say this photo was taken? (circle one)
a. America
b. Canada
c. Germany
d. Austria
e. France
3. What does this image say about the influence of the Nazi Party?
fig 4 & 5:
1. What event from 1938 do both of these images relate to?
2. Why is it significant that an American newspaper reported on this event?
3. What was the reaction from the outside world to this event? Why is that also significant to understanding of the lead up to World
War Two?
fig 6: - This is a picture of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain from 1938.
1. What message did Chamberlain deliver to the British people upon his return from meeting with Hitler?
2. What agreement does this picture refer to?
fig 7: - This is a picture of occupied France after June 1940.
1. How do you think this would change the way World War Two was fought compared to World War One?
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Fighting in World War Two Very Different from World War One (remember that)
Copy missing information from the board into your notes.
JULY 10, 1940 –
(German code name for the attack of Britain)
- Britain was in a difficult position because
- Reichmarshall Herman Goering,
- the Germans underestimated
because:
i. by 1939
ii. the British
iii. the British were
- Hitler postponed Operation Sea-lion
, 1941 - Hitler
- Hitler had
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- why did Hitler invade the Soviet Union and create a two-front war?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
(living space)
- 2 of Germany’s 3 attacking armies were successful and the Germans had almost reached
Leningrad and Moscow by December 1941 but the Soviets mounted counter-attacks in 1942
- the Japanese bombed
- United States enters
- Japan
- up until
1942 to 1943 - the British
, the events of the war had moved in Hitler's favour,
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Canadians at War: 1940 - 1942
CHC 2D1
Using the details in the text from pages 231 through 234, complete the following:
1940:
1. This battle marked the beginning of the long struggle against Nazi aggression in Europe.
2. What did RAF stand for?
3. What was the Luftwaffe?
4. What was the term “blitz” short for?
5. Why did Hitler’s Luftwaffe attack Britain?
6. What effect did Hitler’s bombing attacks have on the British people?
7. This term was used to describe the patrols of German submarines in the Atlantic Ocean.
1941:
8. Japan attacked Pearl Harbour in
war.
bringing the United States into the
9. Why was World War Two truly a “global war”?
10. Why was Hong Kong important to the British?
11. What was different about the Canadian troops in Hong Kong?
a)
b)
12. Why were the Canadian soldiers at a disadvantage during the attack on Hong Kong?
13. a) When did the Canadians surrender?
b) What became of the soldiers who survived?
14. What information regarding the conditions in Japanese prisoner of war camps can be learned from this
chapter?
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1942:
15. What did the allies hope to accomplish through the raid on Dieppe?
a)
b)
16. What “code name” was given to the raid on Dieppe?
17. Why was the Dieppe raid important in regards to long term planning for the remainder of the war?
18. When did the Dieppe raid begin?
19. How many Canadian soldiers were sent to the beaches of Dieppe?
20. Why was the raid on Dieppe a failure?
21. Despite the heavy losses at Dieppe, what vital information was learned to help prepare for the D-Day
invasion at Normandy?
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Copy missing details from Power point presentation.
Operation
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August
Before a large scale allied invasion of
, was planned – they decided to mount a
at Dieppe.
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The raid would provide opportunity to test
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It was also designed as an attempt to divert
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The allies wanted to test an invasion of
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A test of combined land, naval & air forces needed to make
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Meant to be a quick attack!
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Timing strongly depended on
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In order to increase the element of surprise,
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The
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This would allow Canadian soldiers to
Great Britain for
years without having been a part of a major battle operation.
was chosen for the raid.
as they had been stationed in
Ground Forces:
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British commandos
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US rangers and 15 Frenchmen(merci pour rein!).
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Naval Forces:
A fleet of
Air Forces:
, including 6 destroyers, brought them near the seashore of
Air Forces:
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The plan called for attacks at five different points on a front of roughly ten miles. Four simultaneous flank attacks were to go
in at dawn, followed half an hour later by the main attack on the town of Dieppe itself
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Landing craft of the
unexpectedly encountered a small German convoy. The
noise of the sea fight which followed alerted coastal defenses, particularly at Berneval and Puys,
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This beach
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Success depended on surprise & darkness,
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The naval landing was delayed, and as Canadians neared shore at dawn, German’s were ready with violent machine-gun
fire
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Germans
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German artillery
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Allies in a tough position since
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Allied sea & land support
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Some forces reached town, but
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Holiday
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By the early afternoon,
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Over
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1900
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The Dieppe fiasco demonstrated that it was imperative to improve communications at all levels: on the battlefield, between
the headquarters of each unit, between air, naval and ground forces.
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Raid on Dieppe showed how important it would be in the future to:
Slide show ends with two 10 minute videos on Operation Rutter/Jubilee – pay attention and watch
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Copy missing information into your notes.
MORE FIGHTING IN WORLD WAR TWO
JULY
–
and
- Italy
- American, British, and
- the Canadian
1944 -
(more details to follow)
1944 to 1945 –
- the Americans used
- in July President Roosevelt died and Harry S. Truman became the next President of the U.S.
- by August
- on August
- on August
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MAY
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SEPTEMBER
– Japan
- called
Canadians at War: At Sea
CHC 2D1
Using the details in the text from pages 234 through 238 complete the following:
Canadians at Sea:
1. Why was Britain in danger in 1942?
2. What German weapon, used in World War One as well, resurfaced during World War Two?
3. What was the “Happy Time”?
4. How many allied cargo vessels were being sunk each week at the start of the war?
5. The allies once again used the convoy system to defend their supply ships from the German attacks.
This system was aided by the addition of this fast ship which could hunt and attack German submarines:
6. a) What was the Merchant Marine?
b) Why were they vital to the war at sea?
7. What effect did the war have on the Canadian Navy?
8. How did the war at sea directly affect Canada?
a)
b)
9. What was the “Black Pit”?
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10. What three things helped ensure that the supply ships got through to Britain after the early years of the
war?
a)
b)
c)
Canadians at War: In the Air/The Italian Campaign
CHC 2D1
Using the details in the text from pages 238 through 240 complete the following:
Canadians in the Air:
1. What element of “Total War” did the Allies start in 1942?
2. a) What happened to Hamburg from July 24th to 31st 1942?
b) How badly damaged was the city as a result?
3. What was the real result of the new “Total War” policy?
4. What dangers did pilots have to face on their missions?
5. Why did Allied pilots not have a problem with bombing German civilians?
6. How did the war in the air affect the Canadian air force by the end of the war?
7. a) What were the “Dambusters”?
b) What was the goal of these raids?
c) Why can these raids be seen as only partially successful?
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The Italian Campaign:
1. What was Operation Husky?
2. What effect did the Allied victory have on the Italian people and their army?
3. Who was Guy Simonds?
4. What was the Italian campaigned designed to do?
5. What elements of the Italian terrain did the Germans exploit for their defense?
6. What health problems did the Canadian soldiers face during the invasion of Italy?
7. a) What battle occurred in December of 1943?
b) How were the Canadian soldiers able to win this battle?
c) What was this battle tactic called?
8. What were the Allies able to do by June 1944?
9. Why do you think the Italian campaign was essential to the eventual Allied victory in Europe?
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CHC 2D1 – World War II Technological Edge
Name:
Use the details from pages 242 – 243 in the textbook to complete the following summary table for each major
technological development. Answer the three questions from page 243 on the reverse.
TECHNOLOGY
RADAR
JETS
ROCKETS
ATOMIC BOMB
DETAILS
PROS
CONS
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CHC D1 – World War II Technological Edge
Name:
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2. a)
b)
c)
3.