WW1 Flashcards
Why did the Australians go to war
The Australians went to war because they were in an alliance with Britain so when Britain was at war Australia would go and help them out
Why did Britain claim war on Germany
Britain claimed war on Germany because Germany invaded Belgium and Britain then declared war on Germany which meant Germany’s allies came into play and the war began
What was the role of the parliament in deciding to go I war
The role if the parliament in deciding to go to war was very small. Australia was in an alliance with Britain and had no choice but to go to war
How was Australia influenced by its relationship with Britain
Australia was influenced by its relationship with Britain because in 1914 96.99% of Australians were born in Australia or had a British heritage so it was the right thing to do
What was Australia’s view of itself as an independent nation
Australia’s view of itself as an independent nation was that it was not an independent nation because Britain made all the decisions for them outside of Australia
Who were Australians by 1914
In 1914 the proportion of Australia born population was 82.9% the remainder 13.37 were natives of the uk 0.72 were natives of New Zealand or had a British background
Why would there have been such a large number who were born in the United Kingdom
There would have been such a large number who were born in the United Kingdom because Australia didn’t become their own nation until many years later which meant their was a high chance they weren’t Australian born
