Better information of enemy aliens in ww1 Flashcards
What act did the Australian government pass in 1914 to detain and restrict ‘enemy aliens’?
War Precautions Act
This act was aimed at individuals from countries at war with Australia.
How many people were interned in camps during World War I, mainly from which nationalities?
Over 6,890 people, mainly Germans, Austrians, and Turks
These individuals were classified as ‘enemy aliens’.
What actions were taken against German businesses and schools during World War I?
German businesses and schools were shut down, and German place names were changed.
What was the catalyst for World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip on 28 June 1914.
What role did Australia play in World War I as a dominion within the British Empire?
Australia operated under British military authority while implementing its own domestic controls.
What legal framework did the Australian government establish to control potential enemies during World War I?
Trading with the Enemy Act and War Precautions Act.
What did the Trading with the Enemy Act entail?
Cancelled trade agreements with Germany and its allies, restricted commercial interactions, and controlled financial transactions.
What was the purpose of the War Precautions Act?
Classified individuals of German ancestry as ‘enemy aliens’, enabled internment, and provided framework for civil liberties restrictions.
What was the internment system during World War I?
Nearly 7,000 Germans were detained, including approximately 4,500 who had lived in Australia before the war.
What were the registration requirements for German Australians during World War I?
Mandatory registration at police stations and strict monitoring of enemy alien movements.
What cultural suppression measures were implemented against Germans in Australia during World War I?
Closure of German businesses, schools, and churches; renaming of German food and places; ban on German music and cultural practices.
What military operations did Australia engage in against enemy forces during World War I?
Occupation of German New Guinea and sinking of the German cruiser Emden.
What was the social impact of the government’s control mechanisms during World War I?
Dismantled the German Australian community, leading to thousands leaving Australia voluntarily or through deportation.
What was the political impact of the government’s actions during World War I?
Created deep social divisions, generated ethnic tensions, and increased government authority over citizens’ lives.
What act was passed in 1939 that allowed the internment of aliens during World War II?
National Security Act.
How many people were interned in camps during World War II, and which nationalities were primarily affected?
Over 12,000 people, including Germans, Italians, and Japanese.
What type of discrimination did Italians and Japanese face during World War II in Australia?
Extreme discrimination, with many Italian Australians forced to work on farms.
