Canada and the World Wars: Focus on Juno Beach
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the events and significance of Juno Beach during the Normandy landings in World War II, encouraging students to develop their understanding of key dates, actions, and the importance of this event in Canadian history.
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#Explain the significance of Juno Beach during D-Day.
#History
#Standard
#Analyse the sequence of events during the landing at Juno Beach.
#Juno Beach
#Canada and the World Wars
#Compare the roles of Canadian and Allied forces at Juno Beach.
#Timeline & Chronology
#Outline the impact of Juno Beach on Canadian national identity.
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Canada and the World Wars: Focus on Juno Beach
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Juno Beach
Source A: Excerpt from a Canadian soldier’s account 'On June 6, 1944, we stormed Juno Beach, facing fierce resistance from well-entrenched German soldiers. The landing was critical for opening the Western Front.' Provenance: Personal diary entry by Private James MacDonald, 1944.
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Outline the importance of Juno Beach in the context of D-Day. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the roles of Canadian forces at Juno Beach with those of other Allied forces during the invasion. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Explain the sequence of events during the landing at Juno Beach. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse how the events at Juno Beach impacted Canadian national identity. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Write a brief summary of the challenges faced by Canadian troops at Juno Beach. (3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Describe the significance of the success at Juno Beach for the broader Allied invasion of Europe. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Outline the legacy of Juno Beach in Canadian history today. (3 marks)
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