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Statement 1
Statement 1
Reasons for enlistment in WWI in Australia included a sense of patriotism and duty to the _______ Empire.
Answer 1
Answer 1
British
Statement 2
Statement 2
Indigenous Australians faced additional barriers to enlistment, including discrimination, a lack of information and access to recruitment centres, and restrictions on their ________ and employment.
Answer 2
Answer 2
Statement 3
Statement 3
Answer 3
Answer 3
What were some reasons for enlistment in WWI in Australia?
What were some reasons for enlistment in WWI in Australia?
What were some reasons against enlistment in WWI in Australia?
What were some reasons against enlistment in WWI in Australia?
What were some barriers faced by Indigenous Australians in enlisting for WWI?
What were some barriers faced by Indigenous Australians in enlisting for WWI?
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Study Notes
Reasons for Enlistment in WWI in Australia
- Patriotism and a sense of duty to Britain were major motivations for enlistment
- Adventure, travel, and escape from mundane life were also attractive reasons
- Economic incentives, such as high pay and benefits, drew many to enlist
Reasons Against Enlistment in WWI in Australia
- Pacifist and anti-war sentiments opposed the idea of war and violence
- Fear of death, injury, or loss of loved ones deterred many from enlisting
- Anti-British and nationalistic feelings, emphasizing Australian independence, discouraged enlistment
Barriers Faced by Indigenous Australians in Enlisting for WWI
- Racial segregation and discrimination prevented many Indigenous Australians from enlisting
- Lack of citizenship rights and exclusion from the electoral roll restricted their ability to serve
- Limited access to education, employment, and healthcare further hindered their enlistment opportunities
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