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Billy Hughes wanted to extend conscription so that men could be sent to reinforce the front line in Europe. In the first few months of war, many Australians enlisted to fight. The number of men who volunteered was greater than needed and at first, some were turned away.
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What are examples of conscription?
conscription program in the united states was known colloquially as "the draft"
Which European country did not have conscription in 1914?
Britain
Why is conscription a democratic problem?
It cases war
Definition for pro-conscription?
Pro-conscription is the mandatory enrollment of people drafting into military or naval services. It is also known as the contribution of money to the government in a period of time during a war.
Why would a country vote against conscription?
Conscription - is forcing people to enlist in their armed forces. The population has no choice - and anyone refusing can be jailed. participation in a country's defence should be done voluntarily.
Which Australian prime minister introduced conscription in 1916?
This was William 'Billy' Hughes.
What issue impacted upon the prime minister Billy Hughes?
The argument and debate about conscription had the greatest impact on Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes.
Billy hughes in favor of the idea of a coscription?
Billy Hughes was in favor of conscription and Archbishop Daniel Mannix was against it. In 1916 a referendum was held and the answer was a "NO", in 1917 another referendum was held still resulting in a "NO".
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 William Morris Hughes support conscription?
Yes
What is Billy Hughes's birthday?
Billy Hughes was born on September 25, 1862.
When was Billy Hughes born?
Billy Hughes was born on September 25, 1862.
When did Billy Hughes - musician - die?
Billy Hughes - musician - died on 1995-05-06.
When was Billy Hughes - musician - born?
Billy Hughes - musician - was born on 1908-09-14.
How old was Billy Hughes at death?
Billy Hughes died on October 28, 1952 at the age of 90.
When did Billy Hughes die?
Billy Hughes died on October 28, 1952 at the age of 90.
What were Billy Connolly's childhood hobbies?
its billy Hughes idiot
