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The Impact of World War One on Australian Identity and Society

World War One marked a pivotal moment in Australian history, shaping national identity and societal norms. Loyalty to Britain fueled enlistment, driven by a belief in adventure and mateship. However, the conflict exposed the harsh realities of war, leading to a loss of naiveté and the emergence of social divisions. The ANZAC Legend became integral to Australia's narrative, redefining dual loyalty and challenging perceptions of British allegiance. The experience of war not only unified the nation but also catalyzed discussions on change, individualism, and collectivism amidst the challenges of conscription and its consequences.

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The Impact of World War One on Australian Identity and Society

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  1. World War One

  2. Why become involved? • Loyalty to the ‘Mother Country’ • Reciprocal ties- ‘Britain will help us in our hour of need if we support them in theirs’ • Threat of German Imperialism • Perceived German atrocities- “killing women and children on the steps of Belgium” • Adventure/ Mateship • Naiveté and ignorance of the cost • ‘Six bob a day tourists’ • Unemployment

  3. Enlistment numbers

  4. Sharing the load

  5. The cost

  6. Conscription Referendum 1916

  7. Conscription Referendum 1917

  8. The Cost

  9. The Cost

  10. The Anzac Legend • And the Band played Waltzing Matilda

  11. 1917 Election Result May

  12. Areas of Study- Key Knowledge • Key knowledge • This knowledge includes • • the chosen crisis and the ways in which Australians responded to that crisis; • • the extent to which this crisis shook old certainties and provided opportunities for people to argue • for change; • • the extent to which the cohesion of Australian society was maintained or redefined by the experience • of the crisis.

  13. What did WW1 do to our nation? • Initially unified the Nation as an opportunity to prove ourselves in the heat of battle • Challenged our view of who we were/ Made us aware we were uniquely different- the dual loyalty was redefined • Challenged our ‘blind faith’ in all things British • Highlighted significant social division • The Nation lost its’ innocence and naiveté • Created the Anzac Legend • Reaffirmed key values of egalitarianism and individualism • Growing influence of conservative forces

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