POTENTIAL PROVINCIAL EXAM ESSAY TOPICS:

Possible Provincial Exam Essay Topics : PART A: CANADIAN IDENTITY

1. Explain how Canadas identity has evolved politically, economically and
socially from 1914- 2000.

2. To what extent have Canadas immigration policies become fairer

during the period 1914-2000?
3. To what extent has Canada become more tolerant in its treatment of
minorities during the period 1914-2000?
4. Describe ways that Canada has attempted to maintain a culture that is
distinct and separate from the United States.
Possible Provincial Exam Essay Topics : PART B: WORLD WAR I
3. To what extent was Canada a major participant in World War I?
4. Describe the impact of World War I on Canadas home front. 5. Describe
the evolution of womens rights in Canada between 1914 and 2000.
Possible Provincial Exam Essay Topics : PART C: CANADA IN THE 1920s
2. To what extent did Canada become a more autonomous (independent)
nation between 1914 and 2000?
3. To what extent have Canadas immigration policies become fairer
during the period of 1914-2000?
4. Describe the role of Western Canada in influencing Canadian politics
from the 1920s to the present.
5. Describe the evolution of womens rights in Canada between 1914 and
2000.
Possible Provincial Exam Essay Topics : PART E: CANADA in WWII
3. To what extent was Canada a major participant during World War II?
4. Describe the impact of the Second World War on the Canadian home
front.
5. To what extent did Canada evolve from being an insignificant nation to
a middle power between 1939 and 1970?
Possible Provincial Exam Essay Topics : PART F Canada + the Cold War
4. Between 1914 2000, to what extent has Canada become an
autonomous nation?
5. To what extent did Canada evolve from being an insignificant nation to
a middle power between 1939 and 1970?
6. Describe Canadas contribution to the success of the UN.
7. Describe Canadas role in the Cold War from 1945-1989.
8. Assess Canadas participation in world affairs with regard to human
rights.
Possible Provincial Exam Essay Topics : PART H Multiculturalism
4. In its treatment of minorities, has Canada become more tolerant during
the period of 1914-2000?
5. To what extent have aboriginal peoples achieved their goals during the
last half of the 20th century?
6. How have English-French relations shaped the Canadian identity since
1960?
7. To what extent has Canada succeeded in maintaining a separate culture
from the United States?

Possible Provincial Exam Essay Topics : PART J Citizen + Govt.

1. Describe the Canadian election process.
2. Describe the various mechanisms whereby Canadians can influence
public policy.
Possible Provincial Exam Essay Topics : PART K Charter + Human Rights
1. Describe the main provisions (sections) of the Charter of Rights and
Freedoms.
2. Assess the impact of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the
Canadian public since 1982.
4. To what extent have Aboriginal peoples achieved their goals during the
last half century?
Possible Provincial Exam Essay Topics : PART L - Population
1. Analyze the global threats to the planet caused by population growth.
2. Describe some realistic strategies that would enable developing
countries to improve their standard of living.
3. Describe the various causes of poverty.
4. Compare the reasons for Canadas standard of living with those of a
developing nation.
Possible Provincial Exam Essay Topics : PART M Living Standards
4. Compare Canadas standard of living with those of a developing nation.
5. The greatest tragedy in the world today is the gap between the rich
and poor. Evaluate this statement.
6. Describe some realistic strategies that would enable developing
countries to improve their standards of living.
2. Analyze the global threats to the planet caused by increased standard
of living.
Possible Provincial Exam Essay Topics : PART O Environment
5. Evaluate the impact of global warming (or any environmental problem)
on Canada.
6. Analyze the threats to Canadians regarding quality of fresh water.