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Q: How did the conscription debate divide Australia in ww1?
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What was the government type in Australia during World War I?

Australia was still a Dominion of the United Kingdom during WW1. The Australian Federal and State Governments had limited self governance under British law. The United Kingdom declared war upon Germany and its allies, this declaration of war included all the United Kingdom Dominions of the British Empire. Australia achieved independent sovereign nationhood status following WW1 in 1919. Having said that, however, Australia was led by its own Prime Minister in World War 1. As an example, Australia was caught up in a heated debate about conscription, as PM Billy Hughes sought to introduce conscription, following a trip to England. A referendum was held, and defeated, and Hughes' support of compulsory military service led to his expulsion from the Labor Party. Australia was not obliged to follow England's wish in this regard.


How was conscription abolished?

Germany had conscription during WW1, but the Paris Peace Treaty forbid it. Later it was returned and is still used today. In Canada the people didn't like conscription adn the government said they wouldn't use it unless it was aposutly nessassary.


How did the US raise a navy in ww1?

The Navel Act of 1916 required the U.S. to construct a battle fleet equal to that of Britain and able to gain command of the sea. This was achieved by working around the clock.


What are 5 conflicts that Australia has been involved in since 1915?

WW1 , WW2, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq


Why did the United states use conscription during ww1?

In time of war, the US military can almost aways utilize volunteers. The primary reason, unless there is a mandatory stoppage; enlistments expire, and the constant rotation of personnel must be continuously replaced.

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Was conscription used in WW1?

No. The people of Australia voted "No" in two separate referendums.


How did they show their support towards conscription in World War 1?

Australians did not support conscription in WW1 all the troops Australia sent were volunteers.


What was the government type in Australia during World War I?

Australia was still a Dominion of the United Kingdom during WW1. The Australian Federal and State Governments had limited self governance under British law. The United Kingdom declared war upon Germany and its allies, this declaration of war included all the United Kingdom Dominions of the British Empire. Australia achieved independent sovereign nationhood status following WW1 in 1919. Having said that, however, Australia was led by its own Prime Minister in World War 1. As an example, Australia was caught up in a heated debate about conscription, as PM Billy Hughes sought to introduce conscription, following a trip to England. A referendum was held, and defeated, and Hughes' support of compulsory military service led to his expulsion from the Labor Party. Australia was not obliged to follow England's wish in this regard.


Why did conscription occur in WW1?

Conscription occurred in world war 1 because the army's started running out of soldiers and the needed more men to fight.


How did the conscription debate divide Australian society in World War 2?

Yes, there are different aspects that divided the economy in ww1. the first reason was conscription; this was a term given to a law that was attempted to be made in ww1 times. if approved it meant that all men from 18-up would be forced to go to war. a lot of people disagreed with this and so the economy was split into agreers and disagreers of conscription. another reason was 'the white feather'. if a man did not go to war willingly he would usually be sent a white feather which symbolises cowardliness. some people agreed with the white feather and some people didn't so again this caused a division of economy. some people disagreed with war completely which would have caused debates.


What two politicians opposed conscription in Canada during ww1?

Henri Bourassa and Wilfred Laurier


How many calls for English men to recruit was made during the great war?

See: Conscription and WW1


How was conscription abolished?

Germany had conscription during WW1, but the Paris Peace Treaty forbid it. Later it was returned and is still used today. In Canada the people didn't like conscription adn the government said they wouldn't use it unless it was aposutly nessassary.


Why did the labor party split during world war 1?

The labor party of WW1 was split because the leader Billy Hughes was a very big fan of the idea of conscription (men being forced into the armed forces so as not to loose the war from lack of soldiers) Many people in the party (and in australia) were horrified by the idea, infact australia was almost divided in half. Those who supported conscription followed Mr huges and with that suport Billy Hughes created his own party and Introduced conscription of soldiers to fight on the australian fronts. He wanted more but didn't want to loose his place in leading australia.


Did Germany use conscription during world war 1?

yes Geramny did use conscription during WW1. in Germany conscription had already been enforced and was a normal part of Germany's way of recruitment procedures. men were normally and regularily taken in for active service and trained.


What are the similarities and differences of conscription in Canada during World War I and 2?

African American were drafted into both World Wars, but into integrated units in WWII. The Draft was begun before America enter WWI. By WWII the draft was enforced at the federal and local government level by armed forces.


Did Australian soldiers enter the war by choice?

Yes, during WW1 and WW2, there was no conscriprtion (compulsory military service). Soldiers went to war by choice. But in the Vietnam war, conscription was introduce in Australia and the soldiers were forced for the Vietnam war to go and fight.