Historical Investigation Essay Topics

Historical Investigation Essay Topics

Military History

1. Why did the First Nations participate in Canada's war efforts (1812, WWI and WWII)? Jayanjali 2. Compare and contrast Vimy Ridge and Dieppe. Amanda 3. Did appeasement make sense in 1938? 4. How did technology contribute to Canada's success in the Battle of the Atlantic? Shiva 5. How was the Somme a lesson for Newfoundland? Sam 6. In what way did the Boer war cause tension for Canada (French Canadians, Britain)? Vincent 7. Was the use of the atomic bomb on Japan justified? David 8. Was the Battle of Britain a "David and Goliath" contest? Jeffrey 9. Was the historical importance of Vimy Ridge a result of Canadian Government Propaganda?

Sharon 10. Which battle strategy was most effective for the Allies in WWII (strategic bombing, espionage, and

technological innovations)? Laxan

Political History

11. To what extent have the liberties of Canadians been eroded since 9/11? Carol 12. To what extent was the development of the St. Lawrence Seaway an attack on the civil rights of

Canadians living on the banks of the river? 13. Does the Pearson model for peacekeeping, first envisioned during the Suez Crisis, still work today? 14. How did Borden justify Canada's representation at the Treaty of Versailles? 15. How did conscription in WWI differ from conscription in WWII? Samie 16. How did the 1972 Hockey Summit series express cold war tensions? 17. How did the Manitoba Schools question contribute to the development of regionalism in Canada? 18. How relevant is the senate? Tahmid 19. In what way did the Alaska Boundary dispute cause tension for Canada? 20. To what extent did NAFTA affect Canada? Abdullah 21. To what extent did residential schools impact Aboriginal communities? Devon 22. To what extent did the Winnipeg General Strike influence socialism in Canada? Rayhaan 23. To what extent was the 1995 Quebec Referendum almost the end of Canada? Victoria 24. Was it necessary to introduce the War Measures Act during the October Crisis? Tanishq 25. Was the internment of Japanese during WWII justified? Hiba 26. Was the USSR provoked into the "Cold War"? Abhinav 27. What was the long-term impact of the cancellation of the Avro Arrow? Aryan

Social History

28. Did women play a significant role in WWI? Lindita 29. How significant was the military contribution of women in WWII? Miho 30. In what way did the new technology of warfare in WWI or WWII contribute to new products or

services for Canadians? Bruce 31. What was the impact of WWI on immigrants already in Canada? Areej 32. Has Canada's acceptance of immigrants post-1967 (introduction of the points system, can no

longer discriminate based on skin colour) enriched the economy of the culture of Canada? Areesha 33. Has Canada's acceptance of refugees enriched the economy and culture of Canada? Krystal 34. To what extent did the government's strategies to pay for WWI affect Canadians? Muhammad 35. How did World War I or World War II affect the daily lives of civilian women in Canada? 36. Was the women's movement caused by the birth control pill? Nour 37. Why was there a Medicare debate? 38. To what extent were "Rosie the Riveter" and "Bren Gun Girl" important symbols for women? Neha

Scientific

39. Has Canada played a vital role in the development of space exploration/projects? Sameed 40. What was the most important medical advance implemented during WWI and WWII? Qaiz

CHC2D I Historical Investigation Essay Topics

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