Exploring the World Wars: Causes, Events, and Impacts
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A medium difficulty History worksheet on world_wars for grade 10 students. Includes questions on Section 1: Causes of the World Wars, Section 2: Major Events, Section 3: Impacts of the World Wars.
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Exploring the World Wars: Causes, Events, and Impacts
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Exploring the World Wars: Causes, Events, and Impacts
History | Grade 10
Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple-choice questions, circle the letter of the correct answer. For short answer questions, provide a brief response in the space provided. Use the primary source provided in the analysis section to support your answers when applicable.
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Section 1: Causes of the World Wars
1.
What was one of the primary causes of World War I?
[2 marks]2.
Which treaty ended World War I?
[1 mark]AA. Treaty of Versailles
BB. Treaty of Paris
CC. Treaty of Trianon
DD. Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
3.
What event triggered the start of World War I?
[2 marks]4.
Identify one economic cause of World War II.
[2 marks]5.
Which of the following was a cause of World War II?
[1 mark]AA. The Great Depression
BB. The League of Nations
CC. The Industrial Revolution
DD. The Cold War
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Section 2: Major Events
1.
What year did World War II begin?
[1 mark]2.
Which battle is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II?
[2 marks]3.
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
[1 mark]4.
Where did the D-Day invasion take place?
[2 marks]5.
Which event directly led to the United States entering World War II?
[2 marks]6.
Identify one significant technological advancement used during World War I.
[2 marks]7.
Which was the first country to be invaded by Germany in World War II?
[1 mark]8.
Which conference in 1945 aimed to discuss post-war reorganization?
[2 marks]C
Section 3: Impacts of the World Wars
1.
What was one social impact of World War I on women?
[2 marks]2.
How did World War II impact global geopolitics?
[2 marks]3.
What was the estimated number of military and civilian casualties in World War II?
[1 mark]4.
Discuss one way in which World War I influenced World War II.
[3 marks]D
Primary Source Analysis
Analyze the following excerpt from the Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919. The treaty aimed to establish peace after World War I but imposed heavy reparations on Germany.
1.
"The Allied and Associated Powers... impose upon Germany the obligation to make compensation for all damage done to the civilian population of the Allied Powers and to their property..." What impact do you think this clause had on Germany?
[3 marks]2.
Based on your understanding of the World Wars, how might this treaty have contributed to the conditions that led to World War II?
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