World War II

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This guide provides helpful resources to support Ms. Clayton's Social Studies 10  World War II Research Essay Assignment. If you have any questions, suggestions to improve this page, or encounter issues with the links, please email [email protected].  
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This page was last updated 10/14/2025

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Potential Topics 

• ​Japanese Internment
• Neutral Countries (Sweden, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland etc.)
• ​Battles of World War II
• ​Atomic Bomb
• Children
• ​Indigenous Veterans
• Entertainment 
• Economics, Politics & Cold War 

• The Holocaust
• Scientific Advancements
• Monument's Men​
• Propaganda
• Camp X (and spying) 
• LGBTQ2S+
• Food and Diet
• Fashion & Clothing

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Useful Databases 

You are not limited to the  topics above.  If you would like a different research focus, please speak with Ms. Clayton.  If your topic is approved, you can find more information about it by searching the library catalogue, the internet, and the databases below:  

EBSCO Host:  An academic database with scholarly articles, magazines, and historical journals. It is ideal for in-depth research and citations. 

Gale Canada in Context:  Contains articles, primary sources, and multimedia content tailored for students.  Good for Canadian content and perspectives.   ​

CBC Curio:  Provides access to documentaries, news reports, and archival footage from CBC.
Useful for understanding historical events through media.