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Key Events in Modern World History: D-Day

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of D-Day, helping students understand its significance in World War II.

Topics covered:

#Cause and Consequence
#Standard
#Analyse the consequences of D-Day on the outcome of WWII.
#World War I
#History
#D-Day
#Explain the main causes that led to D-Day.
#Key Events
#World War II
#Compare the strategic importance of D-Day with other WWII events.

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Key Events in Modern World History: D-Day

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to D-Day

Source A: Excerpt from a WWII historian

'D-Day marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. The successful Allied invasion was a turning point in the war.' Provenance: Written by historian John Roberts, 2005.

1.
Explain why D-Day was considered a turning point in WWII. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the planning of D-Day with other major WWII battles. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
B

Causes of D-Day

Source B: Excerpt from a military strategist

'The Allies needed to open a Western front to alleviate pressure on the Soviet forces and to undermine German defenses.' Provenance: Written by General Alan Turner, 2010.

1.
Outline the main causes that led to the planning of D-Day. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the political context influenced the decision to launch D-Day. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of D-Day

Source C: Excerpt from a historian

'The success of D-Day directly contributed to the collapse of Nazi Germany and the end of WWII in Europe.' Provenance: Written by historian Sarah Mitchell, 2015.

1.
Compare the immediate consequences of D-Day with its long-term effects. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
2.
Analyse how D-Day influenced the outcome of WWII. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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