🌲 debating the ANZAC legend 🌲

Question 1

how has the participation of Australian soldiers in the Gallipoli campaign impacted Australia’s national identity?

Answer 1

• how australian’s view themselves
• australia’s coming of age as a nation
• demonstrates qualities that characterise australia e.g. heroism, mateship, resilience, disregard for authority, cheeky sense of humour

Question 2

why are historians worried about the enthusiasm surrounding Gallipoli and the Anzac legend?

Answer 2

• distorts the reality of history
• anzac day and legend are expressions of emotion, sentimentality and nostalgia
• deny the reality of wartime experiences
• undermines other significant events and values in australia’s history