New Zealand Identity in Conflict Flashcards

Flashcards about New Zealand Identity in Conflict for Year 10 Humanities students.

Boer War: When/where/who was involved?

Southern Africa (modern day South Africa), 11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902, Between the British Empire (including NZ) and the two Boer Republics.

Boer War: Why was NZ involved in this war?

Resources/control over Southern Africa.

Boer War: How did the war affect our identity?

It brought New Zealanders together around a cause and reinforced a sense of loyalty many felt to Queen and motherland.

Boer War: What were the consequences for NZ and NZers?

230 troops died, rise in military activities at home, Māori were involved but it was a Pākehā war against Pākehā enemies.

Boer War: How is this war remembered today?

Largely forgotten as both World Wars have superseded the Boer War in terms of importance.

Boer War: How significant was NZ’s contribution to this war?

New Zealand sent nearly 6500 volunteers and 8000 horses to South Africa.

World War 1: When/where/who was involved?

Europe mostly, 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918, Between the Allies (mainly France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and, from 1917, the United States) and the Central Powers (the German Empire, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire / Turkey, and Bulgaria).

World War 1: Why was NZ involved in this war?

New Zealand was very dependent on Britain for trade, New Zealanders regarded British sea power as the key to their security, Prime Minister William Massey pledged New Zealand’s support for the empire immediately.

World War 1: How did the war affect our identity?

The most lasting impact of the war was on New Zealand’s sense of itself, The role on women in WWI, The role of Māori in WWI.

World War 1: What were the consequences for NZ and NZers?

New Zealand Soldiers fought in Gallipoli Campaign, Within a month New Zealand troop had occupied Western Samoa.

World War 1: How is this war remembered today?

World War I is remembered more widely because a lot of soldiers died in this war.

World War 1: How significant was NZ’s contribution to this war?

New Zealand played a small but useful part in the British Empire’s war effort. The defeat of the Central Powers in late 1918 ensured New Zealand’s physical and economic security.

World War 2: When/where/who was involved?

1 September 1939 - 2 September 1945. Europe and the Pacific. NZ and the USA fought against Japan.

World War 2: Why was NZ involved in this war?

New Zealand itself declared war on Germany independently. Concern closer to home was Japan, which was growing stronger and looking to expand.

World War 2: How did the war affect our identity?

The nature of the Second World War not only gave rise to New Zealanders' developing sense of identity but also greatly increased their confidence in their role in the world, particularly in defending the pacific and defending our own shores.

World War 2: What were the consequences for NZ and NZers?

11,928 dead. Approximately 10% of our population were involved in some capacity

World War 2: How is this war remembered today?

commemorated annually on April 25th as part of the ANZAC Day memorial.

World War 2: How significant was NZ’s contribution to this war?

Overall, around 140,000 NZers - men and women - served in the war.

The Korean Wars: When/where/who was involved?

1950-1953 New Zealand was one of the nations that contributed troops to the United Nations forces during the Korean War .

The Korean Wars: Why was NZ involved in this war?

The New Zealand government decided to participate in the conflict as part of its commitment to the United Nations and its alliance with the United States.

The Korean Wars: What were the consequences for NZ and NZers?

The events in Korea provided an opportunity for New Zealand to pursue its goal of obtaining a commitment by the United States to its security. The ANZUS Treaty of 1951 was the successful achievement of this objective.

The Korean Wars: How is this war remembered today?

New Zealand's involvement in the Korean War is remembered as a significant chapter in the nation's military history.

The Korean Wars: How significant was NZ’s contribution to this war?

The Kayforce consisted of around 6,000 personnel over the course of the conflict

Vietnam War: When/where/who was involved?

1955-1975, North Vietnam against South Vietnam (and its ally, the United States).

Vietnam War: Why was NZ involved in this war?

New Zealand was involved in the Vietnam War because it was an ally of the United States of America.

Vietnam War: How did the war affect our identity?

New Zealand's involvement in Vietnam was highly controversial; For many people the war questioned why we were ‘servants’ to the USA and why we were in the war at all; We started our move to become more ‘independent’.

Vietnam War: What were the consequences for NZ and NZers?

Thirty-seven men died while on active service and 187 were wounded.

Vietnam War: How is this war remembered today?

The Vietnam war is well known in popular culture. However, what and how New Zealand was involved is far less known.

Vietnam War: How significant was NZ’s contribution to this war?

More than 3000 New Zealand military and civilian personnel served in Vietnam between 1963 and 1975.