History At1 Flashcards
What are the government controls during wartime?
Enemy aliens, manpower control, rationing, censorship, and propaganda.
How did government controls in WWII compare to WWI?
WWII had more organized, extensive, and legally justified measures.
What was the purpose of the War Precautions Act (1914)?
Allowed internment, property confiscation, and censorship.
How many people were interned during WWI and who were they primarily?
7,000 people, mostly of German/Austro-Hungarian descent. 3500 of these people were military POWs. The rest were people who just had German/Austro-Hungarian background.
What regulations were put in place for enemy aliens during WWII?
National Security (Aliens Control) Regulations (1939) required registration and restricted employment, travel, and property ownership.
How many people were interned during WWII?
Over 12,000, including Germans, Italians, and Japanese.
What was the role of the Manpower Directorate established in WWII?
Controlled employment, restricted job changes, and directed workers into essential industries.
What significant change occurred regarding women’s workforce participation during WWII?
Women worked in traditionally male roles such as factories and transport.
Fill in the blank: WWI rationing was ________, while WWII rationing was government-enforced.
voluntary
What was the main focus of censorship and propaganda during WWI?
Censoring media and encouraging enlistment while portraying Germans as evil.
What act expanded government control over media during WWII?
National Security Act (1939).
What was a key difference in propaganda focus between WWI and WWII?
WWII focused on demonizing Japan and Germany to unite Australians.
True or False: Both wars utilized censorship and propaganda, but WWII had stronger media control.
True
What conclusion can be drawn about the role of women in WWII compared to WWI?
The role of women significantly expanded in WWII, showing broader social changes.
What was the impact of WWII on government control mechanisms compared to WWI?
WWII refined mechanisms of wartime control, creating more effective but also more restrictive policies.
What was the result of the stricter enforcement of rationing regulations during WWII?
Legal penalties for violations and community efforts to grow food.
