During World War 2, The Japanese Army had occupied New Guinea just north of Australia and the Japanese Navy had appeared off the Australian coast. There was fear in the area that China would send an army down that way. That particular treaty announced to China that if they attacked Australia or New Zealand, they would need to face America.
Describe the main features and purpose of the ANZUS treaty?
ANZUS: Australia, New Zealand and United States SEATO: Australia, Britain, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, United States
Officially the only allies that Australia has are; The United States of America and New Zealand, through the ANZUS Treaty. Other countries considered allies such as the United Kingdom have no official alliance, but will most likely aid Australia if it were to be invaded.
Australia saw commmunism coming be countries surrounding them were suffering from communism eg: Korea.
ANZUS Treaty has been signed between US, Australia and New Zealand in 1951. The treaty was developed in response to the fear and threat of communist expansion in south east Asia. Australia also saw the benefits to the strong & powerful US as an ally. The treaty stated that the countries declared their sense of unity and support of each other if faced by an armed attack. It was the first treaty Australia signed which did not have Britain as a member. The actual terms of the treaty were very vague and did not force the partners to go to war to defend each other.
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ANZUS stands for Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty so the U represents the United States.
Australia was worried about an attack from Japan and they saw that England could not defend them so by signing the Anzus they had America's protection during that time and after the war.
Describe the main features and purpose of the ANZUS treaty?
Part of SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) & ANZUS (Australia New Zealand United States treaty).
ANZUS ANZUS
ANZUS stands for the Australia - New Zealand - United States Security Treaty which was signed in September 1951 and came into effect the following April.
When it signed the Anzus Treaty with Us and NZ as a guarantee of mutual protection.
The government formed alliances by signin treatys such as the SEATO and ANZUS Treaty
Part of the ANZUS treaty; Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) & ANZUS (Australia New Zealand & United States).
The ANZUS treaty has provided security for both America and New Zealand in the Pacific. It has also strengthened the bonds with the other nations allowing for links (e.g. trade and aid links) to be established. As a result of ANZUS, Australia and America have worked together for future programs such as the war in Iraq. America has complimented Australia in saying it has gained a strong and persistent ally.