Grade 9

Chapter 7 & 8 Review Key

1. Why was the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union known as the “Cold War”?

A. Because no actual fighting took place between them

2. What role did women play during World War 2 ?

A. women filled jobs left by men, and wartime production work.

3. Why did World War 2 create an economic boom in Canada?

A. People cashed in victory bonds for spending money.

4. What does the term “catalyst” mean ?

A. Individuals or events that bring about change

5. Which statement reflects a negative result of women’s increased role during WW2 ?

A. They were paid less for doing the same work as men

6. Why did Newfoundland decide to give up responsible government in the 1930’s?

A. Because of their high debt

7. Which statement best reflects the political system of the U.S.?

A. Democratic system, free and fair elections, personal freedoms

8. What is Canada’s best-known contribution to the United Nations ?

A. Peacekeepers

9. Which condition was placed on First Nations people if they wanted the right to vote in Canada at

the beginning of WW2 ?

A. give up their First Nations status

10. Which statement best defines an internment camp ?

A. To confine suspected or real enemies within a place during wartime

11. What organization was formed to deal with concerns about the spread of communism ?

A. NATO

12. Which event describes ships from the Soviet Union that ignored an American blockade of a country which had been developing nuclear weapons?

A. Cuban Missile Crisis

13. What was the significant difference between the introduction of conscription in WW2 as compared to WW1?

A. It was only for home defense

14. What does the term “rationing” mean?

A. To restrict resources to avoid shortages

15. Which statement best describes the term “iron curtain”?

A. The boundary that separated Communist and non- Communist countries in Europe

16. As WW2 progressed, many ethnic minorities who were denied acceptance into the Canadian military were gradually accepted. Why was this so ?

A. shortage of volunteers and high casualties

17. What were the 3 main causes of the Cold War?

A. IdeologyActions of the Soviet UnionArms Race

18. Which statement best reflects the political system of the Soviet Union ?

A. Totalitarian system, controlled by one party, devoted to empowering working people

19. You have made something of value and profited personally from your work. You keep the profits of your work. Which term best describes your country’s economic system ?

A. Capitalism

20. Which term describes the series of 63 radars built by Canada and the U.S. across the Canadian Arctic for the purposes of detecting an early missile attack?

A. DEW line (Distant Early Warning)

21. Why did World War 2 create an economic boom in Canada?

A. it created a demand for raw materials, weapons, and supplies

22. Why did the arms race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union occur?

A. Both powers tried to protect themselves from being attacked by the other by building more advanced weapons and defence systems

23. What is a “satellite state”?

A. A country that is independent in theory but is actually controlled by a more powerful country

24. Which statement lists some of the major events that occurred during the Cold War?

A. Berlin blockadeHungarian revoltCuba Missile CrisisVietnam WarCzechoslovakia InvasionAfghanistan Invasion

25. Which term means that all countries are pledged to come to the aid of the other countries in their alliance if they are threatened or attacked ?

A. Collective Security

26. What did the Soviets do to try and push the Allied powers out of Berlin?

A. Didn’t allow them land access to transport goods into their sections of the city.

27. Which term describes a military alliance between communist countries in eastern Europe?

A. Warsaw Pact

28. Why was the Soviet Union so interested in acquiring satellite states?

A. To give them a buffer zone in case of a war where battles would take place

29. As the Cold War continued, why was Canada’s far north considered of great strategic importance?

A. Canada was located directly between the Soviet Union and the U.S

30. In which 2 ways did Canada seek peace and security after WW2 ?

A. Military alliancesActive participation in the U.N.

31. Why do most Canadians support Canada’s role as peacekeepers ?

A. - Well trained- gain prestige & influence by performing UN

duty - we are a “middle power” with influence over

others- feel proud as good global citizens

32. In 2003, why did Canada not participate in the second Iraqi war?

A. not sanctioned by the U.N.

33. Which statement describes the program that creates a protective shield over North America from a missile attack ?

A. Strategic Defense System (Star Wars).

34. What are the 4 goals of the United Nations ?

A. To work collectively to bring an end to war To encourage cooperation among nations

To improve standard of livingTo promote basic human rights

35. How has NATO’s focus changed since the end of the Cold War?

A. protecting ethnic minorities prevent international terrorism.

36. John has worked for a factory for 20 years. He has no chance of promotion or a raise in his salary unless the entire work force at his factory has a pay raise. What type of economic system does John work in?

A. Communism

37. After the Korean War, where was the demilitarized zone that separated North Korea from South Korea ?

A. Along the 38th parallel

38. What is the busiest ocean-to-ocean waterway in the world ?

A. Suez Canal

39. Why were the British and French so interested in the Suez Canal ?

A. control of the canal was vital to world trade.

40. How did Lester B. Pearson win the Nobel Peace prize ?

A. He sent in a UN peacekeeping force to keep the peace while the dispute could be settled peacefully