Reqrutment Flashcards
What was the initial enlistment policy for the AIF at the start of the war in 1914?
Voluntary enlistment
What issue did the Australian government face by 1916 regarding enlistment?
Declining enlistment numbers
Who led the two conscription referendums in Australia in 1916 and 1917?
Prime Minister Billy Hughes
What was the outcome of the conscription referendums held in 1916 and 1917?
Both were rejected by the Australian Public
What did the government redirect workers towards during World War I?
War industries (munitions, shipbuilding)
How did World War II affect job control in Australia?
The government controlled who could work in which jobs
Which demographic entered the workforce in large numbers during World War II?
Women
What role did the Women’s Land Army play during World War II?
Helped in agriculture
When was conscription enforced during World War II under John Curtin’s government?
From 1942
Who was responsible for sending Australians to fight in the Pacific during World War II?
John Curtin’s government
