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Canada and the World Wars: Vimy Ridge - Cause and Consequence

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes leading to the Battle of Vimy Ridge and its consequences for Canada and the wider world.

Topics covered:

#Analyze the short-term and long-term consequences of the battle for Canada
#Cause and Consequence
#History
#Vimy Ridge
#Standard
#Canada and the World Wars
#Compare the strategic importance of Vimy Ridge for Canada and Britain
#Explain the main causes that led Canada to participate in the Battle of Vimy Ridge

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Canada and the World Wars: Vimy Ridge - Cause and Consequence

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Vimy Ridge

Source A: Historical account of Vimy Ridge

'Vimy Ridge was a strategically important high ground in northern France that became a symbol of Canadian national identity after the battle. The battle took place from April 9 to April 12, 1917, and marked a turning point for Canada’s role in World War I.' Provenance: Extract from a history textbook, published 2018.

1.
Outline the strategic importance of Vimy Ridge during WWI. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain why the Battle of Vimy Ridge became a symbol of Canadian national identity. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the reasons for Canada’s involvement in Vimy Ridge with Britain's reasons for fighting in WWI. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
B

Causes of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Source B: Analysis of causes

'The main causes of the Battle of Vimy Ridge included the failure of previous battles to capture the ridge, the need for a coordinated Canadian attack, and the strategic importance of high ground in the broader war effort.' Provenance: Historical analysis from a scholarly article, 2015.

1.
Explain three main causes that led to the Battle of Vimy Ridge. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the failure of earlier battles influenced the planning of Vimy Ridge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Source C: Reflection on consequences

'The victory at Vimy Ridge had significant consequences: it boosted Canadian nationalism, demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinated planning, and influenced future military strategies.' Provenance: Commentary from a history journal, 2019.

1.
Compare the short-term and long-term consequences of the Battle of Vimy Ridge for Canada. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Outline the impact of Vimy Ridge on Canada's national identity. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Analyse the importance of Vimy Ridge in shaping Canada's role in the world after WWI. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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