Social Studies 30-1 Diploma Exam Info & Review Package

Written Section Part A Diploma: Basic Overview

You will be given two Writing Assignments to complete for this section of the diploma exam. The topics may be selected from any of the four Related Issues of the Social Studies 30-1 course.Writing Assignment I: Minor

Interpretation and Relationship Essay 20 marks

Writing Assignment II: Major

Exploration and Argumentation Essay 30 marks

You will have 3 hours to complete this exam

Date: Friday June 16, 2017 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Multiple Choice Section Part B Diploma: Basic Overview

You will be given between 55 and 65 Questions on your MC Diploma Final. The flowing outlines the general number of questions for each Related Issue:

RI#1: 5-8 MC QuestionsRI#2: 20-25 MC QuestionsRI#3: 20-25 MC QuestionsRI#4: 5-8 MC Questions

You will have 2 ½ Hours to complete this exam

Date: Friday June 23, 2017 (9:00 am – 11:30 am)

Social Studies 30 – Basic Terms and Key Points

This is not a comprehensive list of topics related to Social 30, however is a basic tool for review and preparation for your final exams. This list does not cover the course in its entirety and should be treated as a list of topics to know in addition to all other course information covered this semester.

Issue 1: To what extent should ideology be the foundation of identity?

Collectivism Individualism Ideology: Factors that

influence ideology Aboriginal Influences on

liberalism. Political and economic grid Political spectrum Economic spectrum Renaissance, Enlightenment

and birth of liberalism Liberal democracy Social contract Rule of law Characteristics of Liberalism Principles of Collectivism Welfare Capitalism Welfare Socialism Welfare State Social Programs and

Government interventionism French Revolution and

Declaration of the Rights of Man

American Revolution and Declaration of Independence/ Constitution

Adam Smith and Wealth of Nations

Karl Marx/Fredrick Engels and The Communist Manifesto

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Marxism (proletariat and

Issue 2: To what extent is resistance to liberalism justified?

Roots of Liberalism: Haudenosaunee

Confederacy and The Great Law of Peace

Mercantilism vs. capitalism Laissez-faire capitalism John Stuart Mill and Rule of

Law Mercantilism Imperialism Classical Liberalism Industrial Revolution Original of Laissez Faire

Capitalism Enclosure Movement Urbanization Early Oppositions to

Liberalism Social conditions of Ind.

Rev.

Reaction to Classical Liberalism: Luddites Chartists Modern liberalism Welfare State Square Deal Factory Acts, Labour

Unions and Welfare State Robert Owen: Utopian

Socialists Socialism vs. Classical

Liberalism

Challenging Liberalism:

bourgeoisie) Scientific Socialism Democratic socialism Classic Conservatism The Great Depression Socialism in Quebec (Quiet

Revolution, Parti Quebecois) Keynesianism New Deal FDR Equality Rights and Feminism

Rejection of Liberalism:

Soviet Communism Russian Revolution Leninism and Bolsheviks

(Russian Revolution) Characteristics of

Totalitarianism Stalinism (gulags, NKVD,

purges, 5 year plans, collectivization, Holodomor)

Nazi Fascism (Hitler and rise of fascism, propaganda, youth movements, terror and force, SS, Scapegoats, racial superiority - dictatorship)

Conflicting Ideologies:Also See RI#III Study Guide

Yalta Conference Potsdam Conference United Nations and Veto Spheres of Influence and

Expansionism NATO and Warsaw Pact Non-Alignment Containment (Truman

Doctrine and Marshall Plan) Cold War strategies Prestige wars Berlin Block aid Berlin Wall Espionage Deterrence

Aboriginal self-government Doukhobors Environmentalism Extremism (FLQ, al Qaeda,

Red Army Faction) Chicago School / Milton

Friedman Reagan/ Thatcher Neo-Conservative Illiberalism

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Issue 3: To what extent are the principles of liberalism viable?

Political Systems: Authoritarian vs.

democracy Direct democracy Representative democracy Rep. by Pop. First Past the Post Referendum Republican Democracy Proportional representation Consensus Decision Making Authoritarian (absolute

monarchy, military dictatorship, minority tyranny)

Disregarding Will of People: 1917 Conscription Crisis

(Que.) War Measures Act Emergencies Act Anti-terrorism Act USA PATRIOT Act Japanese Internment Ukrainian Internment No-Fly List Racial Profiling

Sweden parliamentary

Brinkmanship and Cuban Missile Crisis

Proxy Wars (Korean, Vietnam, Soviets in Afghanistan)

Liberation movements (revolutions) and the Cold War

Détente Perestroika, Glasnost

Imposing Liberalism:

Assimilation Oka Crisis, FLQ Crisis Residential Schools Differing world views Red Paper White Paper Indian Act of 1876 Treaties Afghanistan, 2001 Iraq, 2003 Imposing democracy

(Rwanda, Indonesia, Haiti)

Economic Systems: Egalitarianism vs. equal

opportunity Command Economy Free-market Economy

(invisible hand, supply and demand)

Mixed Economy (social safety net)

Political Systems:

USA (Republic, checks/balances)

Canada (parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy, separation of powers, party solidarity)

democracy, constitutional monarchy ,proportional representation, mixed economy)

Cuba (Castro and communism)

Nazi Germany Case Study USSR (Command

Economy)Individual vs. Collective Rights:

Canadian and Quebec Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Canada’s Multiculturalism Act

Canadian Constitution American Bill of Rights Declaration of Ind.

Issue 4: To what extent should my actions as a citizen be shaped by ideology?

Influences of Ideology and World View.

Negative and Positive rights

Voter apathy Political participation Humanitarianism Extremism Consumerism Environmentalism Citizen Advocacy Responsible citizenship Jus Soli, Jus Sanguinis Naturalization Right, Roles,

Responsibilities Protest and civil

disobedience Anti-war movements

(Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan)

Civil Rights movement Women’s Liberation

MovementSocial 30-1 and 30-2

Review sheets RI 1 and 2

These are meant to be an aid for you in reviewing material for this course.

RI 1: To what extent should ideology be the foundation of identity?

1. On the Economic continuum below place those items listed. Use the letters to save space

left right

A. IndividualismB. CollectivismC. RadicalD. ModerateE. ReactionaryF. SocialismG. Public ownershipH. Self relianceI. EgalitarianismJ. ConservatismK. Private ownershipL. Social assistance

M. ElitismN. EqualityO. MaterialismP. FascistsQ. CommunistsR. ConformityS. LiberalismT. Welfare capitalismU. Welfare stateV. PrivatizeW. Nationalize

2. On the Political continuum below place the following. Use the letters to save space.

control freedom

A. TotalitarianismB. DemocracyC. Modern LiberalismD. Liberal partyE. Conservative PartyF. Democrat (USA party)G. Republican (USA party)H. New Democratic Party

I. SocialistsJ. AnarchistsK. Green PartyL. LibertarianM. FascistN. LockeO. HobbesP. Stalin

3. For each of the following statements identify if they are radical, liberal, conservative, or reactionary

_____I want progressive change, but I do not want violence.

_____Remains optimistic about people’s ability to solve their own problems.

_____Proposes retrogressive change to the status quo.

_____Favours less control over the individual and opposes governmental remedies to society's inequities.

_____Advocates any means of restoring society to a former state (either violent or non-violent ).

_____Argues that revolution (violent or non-violent) is the only way to effect change in society.

4. In an ideology there are certain beliefs that can be identified. a. For each of the following ideologies identify the belief each has in each area. b. Provide examples of each: people, ideologies, political parties

Characteristic Individualism Collectivism

Human Nature

Nature of Society

Role of Individual

Vision of future

Examples

5. Define each of the following characteristics of a capitalist economy and explain how they are considered aspects of individualism. Profit motive, laissez faire, supply and demand, competition, invisible hand

6. Explain how collectivism developed as a result of the industrial revolution.

7. Of the following example distinguish their appropriate ideological theme (nation, class, race, relationship to land, gender, religion)

__________ Wanting economic equality for all

__________ Collective community wanting self-determination

__________ Conserving the rain forest

__________ Segregation in South Africa

__________ Franchise for women

__________ Israel’s citizenship criteria

8. Explain how the development of liberalism resulted from enlightenment?

9. Define each of the following characteristics of collectivism and explain how they are considered aspects of collectivism. Economic equality, co-operation, collective interest, collective norm, public property.

RI 2: To what extent is resistance to liberalism justified?1. Explain the difference between classical liberalism and classical conservatism and classical

liberalism and modern liberalism, welfare capitalism and welfare state?

2. Describe how each of the following responded to classical liberalism: luddites, chartists, utopian socialists, communists, socialists, Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)

3. Explain the key differences between socialism and communism

4. Explain how each of the following evolved as a response to classical liberalism; unions, New Deal, universal suffrage.

5. Explain how a supply side economist and a demand side economist would respond to:SUPPLY DEMAND

Recession

Inflation

6. What is the KEY difference between supply and demand side ideologies?______________

7. For each of the following men, state at least one main idea for which each he is noted.

Bentham

Burke

Tommy Douglas

FD Roosevelt

Friedman

Hobbes

Keynes

Locke

Marx

Mill

Montesquieu

Owen

Ricardo

Rousseau

Smith

T Roosevelt

8. For each of the following people state whether they are more left or right wing on the economic spectrum.

_____FD Roosevelt

_____R Reagan

_____M Keynes

_____M Thatcher

_____R Owen

_____H Hoover

_____P Trudeau

_____B Mulroney

_____S Harper

_____C Coolidge

_____T Roosevelt

_____R Bennett

9. What is the difference between fiscal and monetary policy?

10. What is the connection between WWI and the Russian Revolution?

11. Did the Russian revolution result in the desired aim of liberalism? Examine this from a political and economic perspective.

12. Would War Communism and the NEP in Russia be considered liberal policies? Explain

13. In what ways was Stalin’s constitutional government illiberal? Focus on the where the real power resides.

14. Using what criteria was Stalin’s 5 year plans a success?

15. What principles of collectivism are evident in the economic policies of communist Russia? explain

16. The Kulaks resisted the collectivist policies that were being implemented. Was this resistance justified? Were they successful in their resistance?

17. What was the aim of the military purges of both Stalin and Hitler? What was the unexpected result of the purges?

18. Germans resisted the liberal democratic government in place after WWI . For what reason did they resist, and what was the end result of this resistance?

19. Using what criteria would the illiberal government in Germany be ruled a success?

20. For each of the following techniques of dictatorship explain how they are illiberal.a. Scapegoatingb. Indoctrinationc. Direction of popular discontentd. Control of media

21. How were robber barons, the Great Depression and monopolies a result of liberalism?

22. What was the US government’s response to liberalism between WWI and WWII?

23. How did Canada respond to the Great Depression?

24. What was the cause of the ‘stagflation’ that was experienced in the 1970’s?

25. How did the governments of the late 1980’s respond to this economic trend? Eg. Reaganomics, Thatcherism, R Klein.

26. Explain the economic polices of ‘trickle down’ and ‘bottom up’.

27. How do monetary and fiscal policies differ?

28. Why did Stalin view the Potsdam Conference as an opportunity to exert his influence?

29. What was the purpose of the Marshal Plan—obvious and covert?

30. What was the Soviet response to the Marshall Plan?

31. In what manner did Stalin expert his control over the eastern half of Europe? Provide political and economic examples.

32. Explain De-Stalinization and the unanticipated reaction to the implementation of this policy.

33. Explain the concept of expansion and containment as it relates to the Cold War era.

34. What is the basic focus of the Brezhnev Doctrine and the Truman Doctrine?

35. How was MAD a precursor to deterrence?

36. Explain the connection between Cuba the Soviet Union and US ideologies?

37. Explain how each of the following are considered a move towards deterrence.a. Partial Test Banb. SALT I c. Helsinki Accordd. STARTe. INF Treaty

39. Why didn’t the USSR veto the UN resolution to send troops to Korea?

40. Why was US public sentiment against the Vietnam War?

41. Explain why a liberal government, like the USA, was/is involved in illiberal activities in countries like Chile, Iran, Afghanistan and Iraq.

42. Explain McCarthyism and how it led to illiberal practices in US and Canada.

43. Explain the difference between positive and negative rights.

44. Briefly explain how a modern liberal and a classical liberal would respond to the following situations.

1) The economy shows signs of heading towards a recession.2) Corporations have been found to be dumping toxic waste3) Some individuals collecting welfare are found to be abusing the system

Social 30-1 and 30-2Review sheets RI 3 and 4

These are meant to be an aid for you in reviewing material for this course.

RI 3: To what extent are the principles of liberalism viable?

1. What are some of the common principles between the aboriginal Great Law of Peace and liberalism?

2. What is the major conflict between the aboriginal ideological focus and liberalism?

3. What is the difference between enfranchisement and suffrage?

4. Describe the difference between direct and representative democracy? Indicate the benefits and challenges of each.

5. Explain some examples of direct democracy that are currently being used.

6. Historically liberal principles were forced on the aboriginal in Canada. Explain how.

7. What type of circumstances appear to allow countries to me susceptible to intrusion by another country?

8. Describe the main features of the following economic systems: free market (aka:, Private Enterprise, Price System, capitalism, laissez faire), command economy (aka: communism, public enterprise), and traditional, and mixed

9. Democratic liberalism was imposed by USA on several occasions. Briefly describe some of the key point of each of the following impositions: Iraq, after WWI in Europe, Cuba

10. What is the difference between responsible government and checks and balances?

11. How are decision reached using the consensus decision making process?

12. Explain how each of the following conditions is necessary for a government system to be considered a liberal democracy. Separation of powers, rule of law, independent media

13. How does Canada’s practice of party solidarity conflict with liberalism?

14. Cite the challenges and benefits of having two-party VS a multi-party system?

15. Explain the merits and drawbacks of proportional representation (popular vote) and ‘first past the post’ (single member system)

16. Explain each of the challenges to democracy listed. (voter turnout, elite groups, influence of lobby groups

17. How are each of the challenges listed in 14 a challenge to a government following the will of the people?

18. Cite some current and historical examples where the government chose practicality over popular opinion.

19. Explain the basic differences between each of the following forms of authoritarian governments; oligarchy, junta, monarchy.

20. Give examples of the following techniques in practice: propaganda, controlled participation, direction of popular discontent, terror.

21. For each of the above techniques, what is the purpose of using them in society?

22. Explain the challenges and benefits of an authoritarian government

23. What are two types of rights guaranteed in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

24. What is the government’s justification for limiting your rights after guaranteeing them in the Charter?

25. Which of the rights apply to landed immigrants? Why do some not apply to immigrants?

26. Which groups are considered in the Charter?

27. What are some of the guarantees for these groups?

28. Explain the process that resulted in the current French language sign laws?

29. Explain the purpose and use of the ‘notwithstanding’ clause of the Charter.

30. Explain the use of affirmative action programs.

31. What is stop loss?

32. What was the purpose of the War Measures Act?

33. Explain the three times that the War Measures Act was implemented in Canada’s history?

34. How is the Emergencies Act different than the War Measures Act?

35. What arguments could be made for the use of the anti-terrorism act in light of the Charter’s guarantees?

36. Explain the principles of postmodernism.

37. What are the principles of modernism?

38. How are the challenges that postmodernists provide useful to a modernist?

39. Define extremism.

40. Explain how some extremist ideologies have worked their way into mainstream ideologies?

41. How did consumerism result from economic liberalism?

42. Explain some of the unexpected consequences of economic liberalism.

43. What actions can YOU take to combat poverty and inequality?

44. What actions can YOU take to combat the destruction of the environment?

45. What is the purpose of Kyoto Agreement?

46. Why do some governments not fulfill their targets for Kyoto?

47. What are some examples of a pandemic?

48. How are pandemics more of a risk in liberal democracies than they are in illiberal systems?

49. How has the supply of fresh water become a political issue?

RI 4: To what extent should my actions as a citizen be shaped by an ideology?

1. Explain the difference between determining citizenship based on jus soli and jus sanguinis. Give an example of each.

2. Describe a benefit and a challenge of allowing naturalized citizenship?

3. What are the benefits and challenges of allowing multiple citizenships?

4. Provide some examples of direct ways a citizen can participate in society?

5. Provide some examples of indirect ways a citizen can participate in society?

6. Define each of the following understandings of citizenship: liberal/individualistic, communitarian, civil republican.

7. What is the goal is a philanthropist?

8. What are pacifists? How are they different from conscientious objectors?

9. Give some examples of alternative service that can be done as an alternative to military service.

10. What caused the people to take action in the Ukraine in 2004?

11. What actions did the people take to create the Orange Revolution in the Ukraine?

12. What is apartheid? What actions did it include?

13. How did the local people fight the illiberal policy of apartheid in South Africa?

14. What was the Sharpeville massacre so offensive to liberal democracies?

15. How did the world fight this apartheid in South Africa?

16. What changed than made the US citizens fight their government’s attempt to bring liberalism to Vietnam?

17. List some examples of the way the people of the US raised awareness and fought against US involvement in Vietnam.

Thinker BeliefsThomas Hobbes Humans are naturally selfish and could live in peace by giving up all of their

(1588-1679) political rights to a ruler (Leviathan) who would in turn protect them.► If the leader did not protect the citizens, they could overthrow him.► Hobbes valued the worth and protection of individual subjects.► Believed in a Social contract.

Hobbes emphasis on the best interests of individuals (even under a strong political authority) reflects the importance of rights and freedoms. Social contract implies a degree of accountability.

John Locke (1632-1704)

Focused on reason and logic to determine actions.Believed humans had inalienable natural rights: Life, liberty, security, private property

► Government accountability to the people.► Ownership and protection of private property.► Believed in a Social contract.

Advocated for rule of law and protection of civil liberties, rights, and freedoms under a constitution.Representative democracy.

Montesquieu (1689-1755)

Separation of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government which would keep the government accountable.Wanted to eliminate the French monarchy.Placed high importance on the rule of law, the constitutional limitations on government, and the primacy of individual rights and freedoms.

Adam Smith (1723-1790)

Believed that if individuals were free to make their own decisions in a free market, their self-interest (invisible hand) would benefit society as a whole.

► Opposition to the current economic system (mercantilism).► Free market and limited govt. role in the economy were controversial

ideas.Economic ideas are directly related to economic freedom, self-interest, competition, and private property.Ideas can also be tied to rule of law (contracts) and individual rights and freedoms.

John Stuart Mill (1806-1873)

Believed in individual rights and freedoms as well as free speech. Only limitation should be if one’s actions could harm another.Emphasis on rights and freedoms in an era where these rights were restricted.Individual rights and freedoms.

Jeremy Bentham (1748 –1832)

► Utilitarian► liberty, rights, and so on exist independent of government► "the greatest happiness for the greatest number” ► Emphasis on rights and freedoms► Majority protection.

David Ricardo (1772 –1823)

The wages paid to workers should be determined by supply and demand for their skills. Government should not regulate this at all.

► Capitalist economic principles without government interference was controversial.

Self-interest, competition, and economic freedom.Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-

Interested in common good.People are inherently good and have been corrupted by society.

1778) Humans are naturally free and equal.Private property and ownership leads to corruption and jealousy.Opposed to the idea of representative democracy.General will of people should be absolute authority.Citizens themselves should make laws directly.

Responses to Classical LiberalismThinker BeliefsRobert Owen (1771 –1858)

Utopian Socialism- Modify classical liberalism.Harshness of life under laissez-faire capitalism corrupted human nature.Advocated an end to the appalling conditions that the average worker was subjected to.Education and improved working conditions could peacefully eradicate the negatives of capitalism.People would live happily in a socialist society.worked to improve living condition of workers.

Karl Marx (1818 –1883)

Marxism- Radicle form of socialism.Class struggle between proletariat and bourgeoisie must end with revolution where the proletariat overthrow the existing corrupt government. Means of production should be in the workers hands.Heavy progressive tax.Centralize means of production, communication and transportation. Free education.Influenced ideas of communism.Abolition of private property.See figure 4-6 on pg. 136.

Edmund Burke (1729 –1797)

Classical Conservatism- Society should be structured in a hierarchical fashion with those best

suited to leadership at the top b/c people do not have equal abilities. Gov’t should be chosen by a limited electorate. Leaders should be humanitarian. No tyranny. Stability of society is most important.

Modern LiberalismThinker BeliefsTheodore Roosevelt (1858 –1919)

Progressivism –Square deal- both labor and capital must be treated fairly. Advocated for workers rights.Must conserve human resources.Must fix minimum safety and health standards for workers.Prohibition of child labor.Establishment of minimum wage.

Prevented large companies from abusing their control over market place.*John Maynard Keynes*(1883 –1946)YOU MUST READ ABOUT HIM AND HIS POLICIES ON PG. 147-149

Keynesian Economics-Governments must get involved in the economy to prevent wild swings in the economy. Economy is unstable if left untouched by regulatory agents.Demand side economies- it’s ok to go into debt to get out of economic crisis. Deficit.During good time (times of inflation) governments should raise interest rates and raise taxes. During poor times (times of recession) government should decrease taxes and decrease interest rates.

Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882 –1945)

New Deal-Used Keynes ideas to help suffering American economy during the Great Depression.Massive public works programs initiated to create jobs.Showed a new attitude toward government involvement in the economy. Welfare State

Rejections of LiberalismThinker BeliefsVladimir Lenin (1870-1924)

Communism (Soviet Union)-Revolution.Emergence of communism a response to conditions which existed in Russia under the Czar.Transfer of power from Czar to working class.Move towards a classless society.Government control over all aspects of economy.New Economic Policy.

Joseph Stalin (1879-1953)

Communism (Soviet Union)-Collectivization of farms.Five-year plans of industrialization to catch up with the rest of the world.Elimination of political opposition (Purges).Propaganda.Citizens work to benefit the Soviet Union.

Adolf Hitler (1889 –1945)

Fascism (Germany)-Totalitarianism a response to conditions present in Germany post WWI.German people suffering because of terms of Treaty of Versailles.Promotion of Nationalism, Militarism and Law and Order.Citizens must follow directions of and work for the state.Propaganda used for indoctrination.Unification of all German speaking people. De-humanization and extermination of non-Aryans.Hatred of liberalism (anti-parliamentarian, anti-individulaism).Big business-State-Military Partnership.Citizens work to benefit goals of the state. No labour unions. Read Chapter 5.

Economic LiberalismThinker Beliefs

Milton Friedman (1912 –2006)

Monetarism (see definition of page 218)- Economist.Believed government should stay out of economy as much as possible.Believed that price system was the only way to balance supply and demand while maintaining individual liberty. Maintain price stability to avoid inflation.

Friedrich Hayek (1899 –1992)

Government control = negative on people’s lives.Critical of collectivism and interventionism.Maintain price stability.

Ronald Reagan (1911 –2004)

Reaganomics (U.S.A)-Greatly influenced by Friedman’s theories.Less government involvement in economy. Reduce income and business taxes so wealthy can invest more. Increase government spending on military.Reduce regulations on businesses.Supply-side economics, trickle-down economics.Benefits of private investment and government defense spending will trickle down through the economy to working class.

Margaret Thatcher (1925- )

Thatcherism (Britain)- Conservative.Reduction of government involvement in economy.Increase economic freedom and entrepreneurship. Classical liberal principles. Privatization of companies.Hard on labour unions.

Illiberlism vs. CitizenshipJoseph McCarthy McCarthyism (U.S.A)- Red Scare. Cold War era.

Spying on neighbors encouraged. Methods of investigation against supposed security risks and the creation of an atmosphere of fear and suspicion toward communism.

List other thinkers and liberal contributors that your studying has revealed: