This is a source-based homework task to support student understanding of the NSW History syllabus for the Australian Curriculum
Stage 5
Depth Study 3 - Australians at War: World Wars I & II
Students analyse a variety of primary and secondary, written and visual sources to determine why conscription was introduced in Australia in 1943. Conscription has always been very unpopular in Australia, with plebiscites rejected in 1916 and 1917 and tremendous opposition to the issue during the Vietnam War. Yet, it was introduced in 1943, generally accepted and conscripted troops made a significant impact in the New Guinea campaign of the Pacific War. What made this time different?
Stage 5
Depth Study 3 - Australians at War: World Wars I & II
Students analyse a variety of primary and secondary, written and visual sources to determine why conscription was introduced in Australia in 1943. Conscription has always been very unpopular in Australia, with plebiscites rejected in 1916 and 1917 and tremendous opposition to the issue during the Vietnam War. Yet, it was introduced in 1943, generally accepted and conscripted troops made a significant impact in the New Guinea campaign of the Pacific War. What made this time different?
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