Occupation — Social Studies definition
Defined in 2 courses:
- Control of a place by a military force; residents’ experiences still require specific evidence. (U.S. & New York History: Indigenous Nations to Reconstruction)
- Military control of territory and its institutions under particular wartime arrangements. (Global History & Geography II: c. 1750 to the Early 21st Century)
Where it is taught
- The Revolutionary War: Strategy, Alliances & New York — Empire, Revolution & Independence, U.S. & New York History: Indigenous Nations to Reconstruction, Grade 7
- World War II: Expansion, Global War & Civilian Consequences — World Wars, Revolution & Dictatorship, Global History & Geography II: c. 1750 to the Early 21st Century, Grade 10
In use
Civilians faced occupation, bombing, starvation, forced labor, displacement, and atrocities.
World War II: Expansion, Global War & Civilian Consequences
Questions using occupation
Problem 1
What is one way occupation can affect civilians?
Answer and explanation
It can disrupt trade, require supplies, restrict movement, cause displacement, or alter safety; the effect must be established for a specified setting.