Australia In the

Vietnam War Era

S. AngeloHead Teacher, History

East Hills Girl’s Technology High School2008

Major IssuesAustralia’s response to the threat of communism in Asia after WWII

The response to the threat of communism within Australia

Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War

Differing views of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War

The impact of the Vietnam War in Australia

Australia’s response to the threat of communism in Asia after WWII

Australia’s Involvement in the Korean War

Origins, responsibilities and purposes of the ANZUS Treaty

Origins, responsibilities and purposes of the SEATO Alliance

Australia’s Response to the Threat of Communism within Australia

Referendum to ban the Communist Party of Australia

Petrov Affair

Australia’s Involvement in the Vietnam War

Reasons for involvement

Major actionLong Tan

Differing Views of Australia’s Involvement in the Vietnam War

Supporters of the war

Conscientious Objectors

Moratorium Movement

Impact of the war in Australia

Vietnam Veterans and their families

Indo-Chinese refugees

Australian Culture

Australia’s relations with Asia

Activities

What is Communism?economic & political systemProposed by Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels (Communist Manifesto)Class struggle – workers V oppressors

Proletariat V Capitalists

Co-operationFair distribution of goods & services

http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/what-is-communism-faq.htm

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