Decide which paragraph has the information given in each statement below. Select E if the information is not given in any of the paragraphs
A. Since the end of the First World War, monuments commemorating the lives of Canadians who died in conflicts overseas have occupied a prominent place in our urban cultural landscape. Most were erected in the 1920s and 1930s and represent a commitment never to forget Canadian lives sacrificed in the First World War. The Second World War's claims on Canadian lives reinforced this commitment. In an era when few monuments to contemporary national heroes or great historical events are erected, war monuments retain their capacity to erase time and preserve a memory of those who died for their country.
B. The official war memorial, which attempts to honour all those who died, is a phenomenon of the First World War. Although monuments to individuals could be found earlier, there were few British or Canadian antecedents for national memorials. The unprecedented violence of the First World War demanded a new form of commemoration and, with rare exceptions, this took the form of memorials which, rather than glorify war, attempted to express in a permanent and dignified manner the unimaginable scale of the human sacrifice that occurred between 1914 and 1918.
C. Following the First World War, communities across Canada raised funds to build local memorials dedicated to the men and women who served their country. These monuments were often placed in parks, town squares, or near public buildings where people could gather on important occasions. Many memorials include the names of those who lost their lives, ensuring that future generations would remember their courage, sacrifice, and contribution to the nation's history.
D. Today, war memorials continue to play an important role during commemorative events such as Remembrance Day ceremonies held each year on November 11. Veterans, military personnel, government officials, and members of the public gather to honour those who served in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping missions. These ceremonies encourage Canadians to reflect on the cost of war while expressing gratitude for the sacrifices made in the pursuit of peace, freedom, and national security.
Decide which paragraph, A to D, has the information given in each statement below. Select E if the information is not given in any of the paragraphs.
People can see war memorials easily in Canada. 2.
Monuments are built for different purposes. 3.
The Second World War claimed the highest number of Canadian casualties. 4.
It’s not common to erect a war memorial. 5.