Australia In the Vietnam War Era S. Angelo Head Teacher, History East Hills Girl’s Technology High School 2008

Major Issues Australia’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 action Long 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 system Proposed by Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels (Communist Manifesto) Class struggle – workers V oppressors Proletariat V Capitalists Co-operation Fair distribution of goods & services

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