HOW DID THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESPOND TO THE THREAT OF COMMUNISM IN AUSTRALIA? ... This fear took two forms: 1) The fear of communism within Australia, 2) The fear of communism spreading in the nations to Australia's north. ... The Cold War affected Australia by making Australians fear the spread of communism through Asia. ... The fear of communism eventually overtaking Australia was primarily the main reason for Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. ... This decision was to cause one of the greatest divisions in public opinion in Australia's history. ...

• Word Count: 843
• Approx Pages: 3
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Australia fought in the Vietnam War from 1965 until 1972. ... The fear of communism eventually overtaking Australia was the initial and main reason for Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. ... This decision caused one of the greatest divisions in public opinion in Australia's history. ... At the start of Australia's involvement in combat in Vietnam in 1965, most Australians supported sending Australian troops to fight in it, however as the years passed their views changed. ... My father was saddened by the loss of young Australian lives and still believes hat Australia s...

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Stage Drama Essay- Question One In the play Away by Richard Gow, a historical and cultural context including established connotations and characters roles from Historical Literature, and significant events in history are employed to enable the viewer to understand the play on the abstract level. ... It was a big turning point in history. ... The state that Coral was in can be understood by many people Australian and Non-Australian, as they too have lost their children at war. ...

• Word Count: 670
• Approx Pages: 3

Different time periods in history have different social circumstances, and these circumstances must be looked at when reading any text. ... The play Cosi, by Louis Nowra, was written in a time when Australia was greatly divided and split into two opposing sides. This was during the 1970's when the Vietnam War took place in which Australia was heavily involved. ... The mental patients have been locked away, free from the ideals and behaviour of the Australian society. ... He also openly opposes the war and Australia's involvement. ...

• Word Count: 1178
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

South Korea also fought with the U.S. together with smaller groups from Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Thailand, but the U.S. was missing Britain and who was there main partner. ... In a war where the expected result was clearly obvious with an American victory, the final outcome was a surprising one with over 50,000 American casualties were recorded dead, which turned into one of the most embarrassing moments in America's proud history. ...

• Word Count: 891
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School