Dwayne's

//**Why did Australia get involved in the Vietnam War? **// //Fear is an extremely powerful weapon on the world status, and that is exactly the reason for Australia to join the Vietnam War alongside the Americans. During this time period of late 50’s to early 70’s, the civil war between the communist North Vietnam and the capitalist South Vietnam was thriving. This occurrence was causing anxiety through the shores of Australia as right on their doorstep was a potential invasion of communism if South Vietnam fell to their Northern counterparts. // //Australia became involved with the war because of this potential threat, with the theory that if we stop communism at the source, it will never have the power to reach and desecrate our home. It was the fear of America’s ‘domino effect’ theory that amplified these feelings amongst Australian’s, if South Vietnam fell, the plague of communism would take over country after country as a chain reaction until it reached and infected Australian soil. // //The second reason Australia entered the war on communism was because of America. // By Assisting the US in the Vietnam War, Australia were counting on the USA to return the favour with protection from threats just North of the country. Since Australia did not have the military power to stand and fend for itself, it was deemed necessary to secure a bond with the United States, whom of which had never lost a war up until this point. It’s better to be at the right hand of the devil then be in its path.  The reasons that influenced Australia into joining this war were of political and tactical nature that would ensure the survival of the country.

Sorry, I don't know much about the Vietnam war as of yet... 1250837465

__Homework task THE POLITICS OF A DIVIDED CITY__

A quick overview of "The Politics of a divided Society, by Joan Beaumont" is as follows. Australia was commonly known as a 'divided society' reffering to the two sides of having conscription as a law, the two sides being Pro and Con conscription. 1914, war was declared on Germany by Britain, and as part of the Commenwealth, Australia was obliged to join in the fight against the Huns alongside Britain, Canada etc. All was well at first, many people were happily volenteering to protect their country to what was thought to be an all expenses paid holiday to Europe, Propaganda heavily influenced this as the young men of Australia didn't know better then to listen to what the headlines were. As the war drew on, the demand for more soldiers increased, yet the numbers of young men wishing to join were substancially lower then when the war began. This was not because news had been given that war is nothing more then a death trap, and not because the propaganda posters were not working, the fact is everyone who wanted to go to begin with had already went, the only new joiners were those who had become just that of age. This raised eyebrows and promoted the question "DO WE NEED CONSCRIPTION?" The Liberal party were for conscription as their job was to serve the country rather than the Labour party who had high reguards for the people of the country. "As early as July 15 various elements of the union movement decllared themselves to be against compulsion. In Septemberthe Trades Hall council in Melbourne and a conference of Victorian unions did likewise, and shortly after, at the legislation of the IWW, which had initiated an Anti Conscription League..." (Taken from "The Politics of a Divided City") Hughs was noted for saying that "in no circumstances" would he agree to send men out of this country to fight against thier will... Well obviously he went back on his word for the basic reason of his will to help win this war, he saw no other alternative then conscription, so that's what he supported. Sorry, I could continue but have run out of time. By Dwayne.

__ HOLIDAY HOMEWORK. __ In terms of the first world war, Most countries of the commenwealth went to war alongside Brittain and often followed by their war rules and tactics. One of these were conscription, meaning that if you were unlucky enough to have your name called out, you would be obliged to go and fight for your country. In Australia's case, although the commenwealth were doing conscription at the time, Australia did not. Although throughout the war there were many questions posed to Australia of why we should have conscription, It was turned down on both occasions. The flare up of this topic was enraged not only politically, but ethnically aswell. The Liberal party were for conscription as their job was to serve the country rather than the Labour party who had high reguards for the people of the country. Basically, the two proposals for conscription referendums were rejected by the people of Australia narrowly the first time and quite comfotably the second time round. __ YES: __ Soldiers would want conscription to take place as it would give them a better hope for survival. Government would as we were running out of men fast and no new recruitments were coming up. Australians for the sake of the protection of the Great Southern Land and is everything we Australians stand for. Soldiers would also witness hideous loss on the battlefield, thinks we need assisstance. People of the nation are swamped with propaganda involving the evil doings of the enemy and feel a need to put an end to the crisis. Labour supporter believes for one to be truly patriotic to their country, it is their necessity to protect it, even if they lose their lives. __ NO: __ Women can't handle the family buisness alone. Catholics were originally irish so they dont care about England and their wars. Woman won't allow their son or husband to go incase of an unwanted loss. Liberal Government believed that the war is a government affair and shouldn't make the people fight a war that isn't theirs. People had fear of having their jobs being replaced by cheap labour or coloured folk if they left for war.1247377186 By Dwayne
 * Briefly describe the two conscription referendums:**
 * PROVIDE examples of the reasons for voting yes or no for conscription.**

The reason that Australia went to war with Britain was simply that Australia was in an alliance with what many referred to as “The Motherland” as many of Australians were of British dissent. The real question is why did Britain go to war? This was because of the Germans invading Belgium (a neutral country) to get to France whom of which had large defenses on one side of the country and minimal toward the border of Belgium. The British did not like this as not only had they signed a treaty to protect Belgium from any invasions, but because the Germans were really starting to get close to England thus making them fear being a target to the Germans. Once war had been declared on Germany from the Brits, Australia were immediately at war alongside Britain as a loyal member to the Empire and Commonwealth. That is why Australia went to war.
 * __ Why Did Australia Go to War ? __**

Figure 5.4 __**  1. This tries to encourage men to join the army in a few ways. It uses repetition to embrace war for being a patriotic thing to do with your mates, something that is truly noble, the only thing they forgot to add is “Die Together” it includes all the high points of the war, but doesn’t show any sign of reality. The other main one is just as largely noticeable, this poster suggests that Australians are warriors, athletic, strong, lean and true sportsmen. By using the line “Show the enemy what Australian Sporting men can do.” It makes men want to join just to prove their manliness and suppress any form of cowardice that Australian sportsmen should have.
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 2. The different emotions that this tries to show are many and plentiful. It appeals to the emotions of Patriotism with the use of “Australian”, making the reader feel that if they don’t go to war, they can be called un-Australian. “Join Together, Train together…” makes the observer feel that everyone else is joining, why aren’t you? Finally, where it says “Show the enemy…” This appeals to any man that wants to prove his manliness, why not at war? It appeals slightly to patriotism as well, makes the reader feel that they should go show what it takes to be an Australian.

 1. This is particularly interesting because although plain and low on imagery, it provides much encouragement to men to join the army. First of all, the numbers must be taken in consideration, there are only two men in the frame, suggesting that they need more help thus encouraging them to join. The other is the text, this really makes the reader think, You know? I should join. This is included to encourage men that while they are busy reading this, there are men doing something that matters right at this exact moment.
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 2. This appeals to the emotions of every man that reads this. This is not propaganda, it seems like a cry for help. Unlike others which talk up the war, this appeals to the emotions by using that word “Help”. The significance of this one word is that you (the man reading it) see this and think if you may be the difference for something bigger then yourself, all you need to do is stop wasting time reading this when you could be helping your fellow countrymen an country. 1247472766

WHAT WERE THE EFFECTS OF THE OUTBREAK OF WORLD WAR 1 OF AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS, WOMEN AND ETHNIC GROUPS?

We all know of the death, mayhem, destruction and pain that WW1 brought to the world and the magnificence of devastation that it left on the battlefields; however, the affects of the Great War on people are often overlooked in our great history. During this time period 1914 to 1918, the war had affected the lives of countless Australians be them women, soldiers or ethnic groups.

The women of Australia were heavily affected by the outbreak of war for several reasons. As the men of the household went off to war, there was a long list of Labor shortages everywhere. With no man to fill these positions, it was the women that had to take their place in the work field to try and keep their family business alive, this often meant long hours on the farm. The higher class women also had their lives changed on the outbreak of war as their newfound duty was to aid our soldiers in any way possible be it fundraising, or cooks or even medically. With labor aside, the women were majorly affected with the knowledge that their sons, fathers, husbands may never come home and did all they can to try and ensure that they would see their loved ones face again. They turned to propaganda to try and influence other men to go and fight for just that extra percentage boost that they may see their loved ones once more.

As the war broke out, the soldiers in the midst of tyranny and propaganda left for war with the hope of a return before Christmas, a holiday in Europe, and some extra cash on the side, little did they know the mess they were getting into. Amongst the outbreak of War came highly enthusiastic Australian men with no real thought for their families as they left them behind for eternity. For those who went, bloodshed and horror awaited, for those who didn’t came propaganda and public humiliation from a simple white feather. The war affected soldiers by giving a lose-lose situation to them, go and achieve heroic status, or stay home and be labeled as coward. The outbreak of war flirted with their lives.

Many ethnic groups living in Australia were largely affected simply because the way they were seen as, German = enemy. The lives of these people that called themselves Australian were turned upside down as they were thrown in war camps with the suspected knowledge that they may be spies and can have contact to our European enemy. The War Precautions Act was the event that made people look down upon despite making up around 2% of Australia’s population to world war 1. Business’ were destroyed, and lives were ruined from a simple piece of paper that came about with the outbreak of war. 1248159556