HSIE Flashcards
What was the ANZUS Treaty and its purpose?
A 1951 defense agreement between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, ensuring mutual protection against attacks in the Pacific region.
What was the Domino Theory, and why was it significant?
The idea that if one country in Southeast Asia fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow. It influenced Australia’s decision to join the Vietnam War.
What is the Cold War?
A period of tension (1947-1991) between the USA (capitalism) and the Soviet Union (communism), where both sides aimed to spread their ideologies without direct conflict.
What was SEATO and why did Australia join?
he Southeast Asia Treaty Organization formed in 1954 to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. Australia joined to support regional security.
What is conscription and why was it controversial during the Vietnam War
Conscription is mandatory military service. It was controversial in Australia because it forced young men to fight in a war many opposed.
What were the Moratorium Marches?
Large protests in 1970-71 demanding an end to conscription and Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
What does the term Iron Curtain refer to?
A symbolic division between communist-controlled Eastern Europe and capitalist Western Europe during the Cold War.
Who were the main superpowers involved in the Cold War?
The United States (capitalist) and the Soviet Union (communist).
What is the difference between a cold war and a hot war?
A cold war involves tension, threats, and indirect conflict (no direct fighting), while a hot war involves active, physical fighting between armies.
What is capitalism?
An economic system based on private ownership and free markets, supported by the US during the Cold War.
What is communism?
An economic and political system where the government controls all property and production, promoted by the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
What was the Eastern Bloc?
A group of communist countries led by the Soviet Union, including East Germany, Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia.
What was the Western Bloc?
A coalition of capitalist democracies led by the United States, including Australia, the United Kingdom, France, and West Germany.
What were proxy wars?
Conflicts during the Cold War where the superpowers supported opposing sides in other countries without direct fighting (e.g., Vietnam War).
What is ancestry, and why is it significant?
Ancestry refers to a person’s lineage or heritage. It connects people to cultural history and can influence identity, especially during migration or conflict.
