Canadian History Exam Review

Format  Fill in the blanks - 30 marks  Matching – 16 marks  Short Answer – 24 marks  Long Answer – 30 marks

Content  Everything is fair game – notes, readings, assignments, PowerPoints, discussions, old quizzes, tests….

How to Prep  Make a decision to succeed!  Organize yourself - make sure your notes are complete, all your booklets are answered  Find a study buddy  Set aside a time each day (about minutes) to study  Use the SQ3R study method  (see my wiki for more info: 

Matching  Match the name to the correct description – easy peasey! Choices may include (but are not limited to):  Isaac Brock, General Wolfe, Gabriel Dumont, Treaty of Ghent, Battle of Seven Oaks,  Quebec Act of 1774, Suffrage, Peace and Friendship Treaties, Statute of Westminster,  FLQ Crisis, National Energy Program,  Great Depression, DEW Line, Quiet Revolution, Kyoto Accord

SECTION ONE: Short Answer  Define and explain the importance of historians using primary source evidence.  Explain the charter of the HBC. and the importance of it.  Explain how Samuel de Champlain was worthy of the title “Father of New France”.

SECTION TWO: Short Answer  Define and explain the importance of taking a historical perspective when studying events in history.  Explain how the War of 1812 was a success for the United States.  Explain some of the terms of the Manitoba Act and how they still affect our daily lives.

SECTION THREE: Short Answer  Define and explain the purpose of studying cause and consequence when studying events in history.  In what ways was the Winnipeg General Strike historically significant?  List at least 3 major changes to Canadian Government Policy and Practice as a result of the Great Depression.

SECTION FOUR: Short Answer  Define and explain why historians identify continuity and change when studying events in history.  Explain the usage of the “Notwithstanding Clause”.  Describe either the Work Camps created by the government during the Great Depression OR the On-To- Ottawa Trek.

PART FOUR: LONG ANSWER (A)  Describe the voyages, accomplishments and failures of Jacques Cartier.  Define each of the three “ism’s” that caused WW1 and explain how they contributed to the start of the war.  Describe the farming style and level of success of the Acadians. Be sure to give specifics!  List and describe each of the components of the traditional aboriginal worldview.  Outline the main hierarchy of the government of New France (three levels) and describe their main responsibilities.

PART FOUR: LONG ANSWER (B)  Explain with specific examples how Jean Talon became worthy of the title “The Great Intendant”.  Analyze the final battle between Wolfe and Montcalm, including specific details from each side of the battle and the final result(s).  Describe the new style of warfare used by the Germans in WW2 and explain why it was so effective in most areas (and where and why it was not effective).  Discuss the importance of the Avro Arrow and the issues surrounding its development/demolition.  Explain with specific details how terrorism has had an effect on Canada.

LOCATION AND TIME OF EXAM  Final history exams in Canadian History will be written from 9-12 on February 4.  They will take place in Rooms 3.  The exam is valued at 30% of the total course mark.  Academic dishonesty on any part of the exam will result in an exam mark of 0.