* Disclaimer, many of the exact numbers and dates were different across sites so the most common dates and numbers were used. In June 1838, and the following months later that year, the Aboriginal culture and Australia was severely impacted in many ways because of the Myall Creek Massacre. This was an incident that approximately twenty-eight men, women and children of Aboriginal culture were violently slaughtered for no reason but to kill.
During World War 1, more than sixty-five million men from thirty countries fought. One of these countries was Australia, who joined not long after Britain. The Western Front campaign should not be over shadowed when commemorating Australia’s involvement in World War 1. A commemoration is remembering those who have passed away. The Western Front went from 1916 to 1918 and was situated from north-east France to Belgium.
In world war 1 the battle of Gallipoli gave Australians, as a nation, a chance to introduce them selves to the world, and to show Australia 's honourable independent nations morals. The landing on ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) cove on the 25th of April, 1915, ended up being catastrophic and took the lives of 136,425 young men originating from 6 different countries. The campaign took the lives of 8704 young Australian bread men. Though the movement was a calamitous defeat for the allies. Nevertheless, the Gallipoli effort gave time for Australian young men to see other lands and to observe and learn about very different cultures, from the Anglo-Saxon influenced society which they were raised upon.
Throughout history, many events, objects and people defined change and continuity on Australian culture, particularly since the end of World War 2. In a time of heavy racism towards the Indigenous people of the land, Australians had created a deep and isolated relationship with Aboriginals. In 1996, a defining moment helped shape and change Australia’s popular culture for the better. At the 1996 Olympic Games located in Atlanta, Nova Peris was the first Aboriginal Australian to win a gold medal at this prestigious event. Not only was this an inspirational event, but it clearly showed a newfound respect and recognition towards the Aboriginals, and a continuity in the progress of breaking down the barriers racial prejudice have built between
Prior to World War II (WWII), immigration processes were very selective. However, the aftermath of WWII left the Australian economy weak resulting in the immigration processes adapting to allow for a more immigration-accepting economy. Strategies such as guaranteeing employment, housing and education were applied to influence the international migration population. These strategies impacted the past Australian economy by influencing immigrants to come to a low populated Australia.
Australia’s experiences of World War II were significant for Australia and impacted on the shaping of our national identity. Australia 's response to entry into World War II in 1939 differed from Australia 's entry into World War I in 1914. Reasons for this includes attitudes towards war changing after gaining the knowledge and experiencing consequences of World War I, the conditions and lead up to World War II as well as Australia’s strong support for Britain. Firstly, the attitude of Australians changed due to World War 3I proving that war was not glamourous or exciting like it was assumed. During the lead up to World War II Australians had already struggled to survive through the depression and were now required to survive at war.
In World War II (1939-1942), Australia was increasingly threatened by Japan’s advance towards its Homefront. Australia’s involvement in World War II as Britain’s colonial state was significant and the fall of Singapore is a moment that has been frozen in history for its sheer adversity. Japanese aggression towards western countries escalated in World War II and the fall of Singapore in 1942, led to the capture of 15,000 Australians who became prisoners of war of the Japanese. Australian troops were imprisoned within Asia in places such as Sandakan in Borneo, Changi in Singapore and camps along the Thai-Burma railway. The experiences of these prisoners and the qualities they exhibited have become a vital part of Australian history, however,
The Atomic Bomb Australia was involved in World War II, which occurred from 1939-1945. The atomic bomb impacted World War II and the world. The US dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki and Hiroshima in 1945. As Australia was part of America’s strongest allies Australia supported this. The atomic bomb was an important factor in how the war progressed, as it caused lot of fear and competition between countries involved in the war.
The crisis of World War One was met by a strong response from the Aboriginal people, who chose to enlist in the military, despite the numerous barriers and racially motivated regulations that prevented them from enlisting. Their involvement was driven by a number of social, political and economic motivations, which showcased a profound sense of patriotism to Australia and a desire for racial equality. Aboriginals would take on numerous different roles in the war, and fight in various important battles. This response by the Indigenous Australians heavily contributed to the Australian war effort, and played a factor in the overall Entente victory. Aboriginal soldiers came from a heavily marginalised group in Australia, restricted by multiple
Africa, Polynesia, and Australia were filled with indigenous dark skinned people. They were under the control of foreign white people. 90.4% of Africa, 98% of Polynesia, and 100% of Australia. Imperialism is when one country takes over another, they take control of Natives life styles and take advantage of them. Imperialists take over other countries government as well.
During World War 2 (1939 – 1945), Australia had a variety of impacts on both its government and its people. The war had a great effect on the place of indigenous people in Australia as indigenous men and women joined services throughout the country. The Aboriginal Australians, both the men and the women had contributed in the second Great War. Meanwhile, when the Aboriginals of Australia had jobs during World War 2, Australia’s economy boomed with the help of the war as many Australian troops had gone out to fight for the British. The economy had boomed during the period of the Second World War as Australian products could be produced as well.
Source 1 - Vin Cosgrove Reasons for Australia’a Involvement in the Vietnam War: Australian troops went to train Vietnam to be able to fight their own wars We are currently reliving history because of current troops being sent to Iraq. The war was related to reasons of WWII, Australia was under serious attack and isolated (venerable to invasion) Germany, Italy and Japan were our enemies
With more than $11 billion cuts to foreign aid, it can be argued to that these cuts are damaging and undercutting programs which has a massive impact on personal lives, and communities. Evidence clearly stipulates that, poor and helpless people in many regions will be affected by this cut. An example which ways Foreign Aid is evident as it has help 2.2 million to be able to gain access drink safe water. To further support this contention, it has helped 1.5 million people to ensure treatment for people with HIV/AIDS. Despite that Foreign Aid has not always benefited Australia’s national income interest; Australia has a long history of making a genuine changes to people’s lives in poor communities and has maintained to continue to keep funding
Not yet. We do not have to decide yet, but we may. To answer this question, it is necessary to first look at the position of the Australian Government, who believes that we do not have to choose between a strong relationship with the United States and a strong relationship with China. Naturally, this perspective drives current Australian foreign policy, but this approach will be detrimental in the future if the trajectory of the US-China relations turn sour. There are three ways to look at this question: the first is to look at what we want to do— which is, we don't want to choose.
Like the movie Gallipoli, Crocodile Dundee influenced Australia in a number of different ways. These films generated global good will for Australia which in turn created a step incline in tourism, especially from the United States. “Crocodile Dundee put Australia on the map in America,” said Julian Redwood who is a director of the documentary ‘selling Australia’ which looked into the film's impact. She also stated that “Hogan’s character shaped the American view of Australia and is still relevant today.” which shows that Crocodile Dundee’s careful use of characterisation effects on how the rest of the world sees Australia are bases and a main source of influence to many following films. Crocodile Dundee promoted the country to be a destination
