The Great War (1914-1918)

MANIA

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Assassination

What was Imperial Europe dominated by?

Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Austria-Hungary and Russia.

Militarism

Policy of aggressive military expansion to defend or promote national interests

Alliances

Agreements between nations to provide aid and protect each other.

Nationalism

Strong belief and pride in the rights and interests of your country.

Imperialism

Policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries.

Assassination

Murder of political figure.

when was Billy Hughes PM?

1916

what is censorship?

When gov. supresses speech, communication and what media is allowed to share.

What is conscription?

The compulsory enlistment of men in the war.

When did the conscription debate take place?

1916-1917

What is a plebiscite

A notional vote on a question that does not have to change the Australian Constitution.

Why was there a decline in enlistments?

Communities were saddened to see loved ones die in Gallipolli, the middle east and the Western front.

Yes campaign’s main reasons: (3)

• Military service shouldn’t be an individual choice.

• Supreme duty of citizen was fighting for country

• Burden of war must be shared

No campaign’s main reasons: (4)

• Challenged official estimates of reinforcements needed to replace AIF losses.

• Military conscription = industrial conscription

• Feared loss of workers’ rights.

• Country would be vulnerable from North if men were sent to Europe.

Who voted?

Men and women age 21 and over not including Indigenous Australians.