Module 5A - Important Person (Body Paragraph 2)

Question 1

Topic Sentence

Answer 1

Additionally, Roman Catholic Archbishop Daniel Mannix significantly influenced religion in the role of politics.

Question 2

Elaborating Sentence

Answer 2

He moved to Australia when he was 50, advocating for Irish equality at a time when Irish immigrants were marginalised.

Question 3

Example 1

Answer 3

Mannix opposed the conscription referendums in 1916 and 1917, clashing with then Prime Minster, Billy Hughes and criticised the White Australia Policy long before its repeal

Question 4

Example 2

Answer 4

During World War 2, he sympathised for both sides, famously saying “No one wins.”

Question 5

Example 3

Answer 5

Controversially, he was involved in the 1954 Labour Party split to combat the spread of communism in Australia, which reflecting anti-Catholic views.

Question 6

Example 4

Answer 6

Mannix challenged the boundaries between church and state, asserting that his role didn’t diminish his citizenship.

Question 7

Explain 4

Answer 7

He also emphasised that Catholics should have a voice in politics, making him one of Australia’s most influential and controversial religious figures

Question 8

Link Sentence

Answer 8

Mannix’s move to Australia and his role as Archbishop in the church proved to be very impactful to Australian society in the political role.