🌳 participation of aboriginals in WW1 🌳 Flashcards
1
Q
what restriction was placed on Aboriginal men who wanted to enlist in the army?
A
the offical government policy (federal act 1903) was that full-blooded or half-caste aboriginal people were not allowed to enlist.
2
Q
why did Aboriginal men want to fight?
A
- serve country and go on an adventure
- pay of 6 shillings / lowest-paid worker in Australia
- wanted to prove they were as worthy as white men
3
Q
when and why did restrictions get lifted?
A
1916 - number of volunteer troops dropped
4
Q
what were the limitations of placed on aboriginals when enlisting?
A
- non-combatant roles e.g. drivers, signallers
- half-caste only / had to prove they had at least one european parent
5
Q
approxiamately how many aboriginal men joined the WW1 army?
A
400
6
Q
how were returned aborignal servicemen treated?
A
- return to reserves and missions under protection of government
- not considered equals or citizens
- did not receive land under soldier settlement scheme
