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Key Events in Modern World History: D-Day - Significance & Factors

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of D-Day and the various factors that contributed to its success, encouraging students to analyze and justify their ideas.

Topics covered:

#Significance & Factors
#Analyze the relative importance of different factors in the success of D-Day
#Categorize factors into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious influences
#Understand the key factors that led to the success of D-Day
#History
#Justify rankings with evidence
#Standard
#Key Events
#D-Day

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Key Events in Modern World History: D-Day - Significance & Factors

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to D-Day

Source A: Excerpt from a WWII historian

'D-Day, June 6, 1944, marked a turning point in WWII as Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history. The success depended on many factors, including strategic planning, technological innovation, and the element of surprise.'

Provenance: Extract from a history textbook by Dr. Jane Doe, 2010.

1.
Explain why D-Day was considered a crucial event in WWII. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of strategic planning and technological innovation in the success of D-Day. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Factors Contributing to D-Day

Source B: Summary of factors

  • Political: Allied cooperation and planning
  • Social: Morale and motivation of troops
  • Economic: Resources allocated for the invasion
  • Religious: Less directly influential but used in morale-boosting propaganda

Provenance: Summary from a WWII history guide, 2015.

1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: Resource allocation, Troop morale, Allied cooperation, Propaganda use. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Outline which factor you think was most important to the success of D-Day and justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Ranking Factors: Most to Least Important

Source C: Expert opinion

'While technological advances made the landing possible, it was the political unity and meticulous planning that truly determined the outcome.'

Provenance: Interview with a WWII historian, 2018.

1.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant: technological innovation or political unity? Justify your answer with evidence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Rank the following factors in order of importance for the success of D-Day: Strategic planning, Technological innovation, Troop morale, Resources. Justify your ranking with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Analysis of Factors

Source D: Historian's analysis

'The success of D-Day was not due to a single factor but a combination of well-coordinated political strategies, technological advancements, and motivated troops. Each played a vital role.'

Provenance: Academic article by Professor Alan Smith, 2020.

1.
Analyse how the combination of factors contributed to the success of D-Day. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
2.
Outline the main reasons why some factors might have been more influential than others. Use evidence to support your points. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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