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Topic 5 - The Vietnam War Era


Australia’s response to the threat of communism in Asia after WWII including:
  • Korean War
  • ANZUS Treaty
  • SEATO Alliance

Students learn to:
  • sequence the key events in Australia’s response to the threat of communism in Asia after WWII
  • explain the purpose of the treaties Australia contracted during this period


The response to the threat of communism within Australia including:
  • referendum to ban the Communist Party
  • the Petrov Affair

Students learn to:
  • outline the key developments in Australia’s response to communism within Australia

Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War

Students learn to:
  • explain the reasons for Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War

Differing views of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War eg:
  • supporters of the war
  • conscientious objectors
  • the moratorium movement

Students learn to:
  • explain the reasons why different groups within Australia supported or opposed Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War
  • select appropriate sources that reflect different perspectives about Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War

The impact of the war on ONE of the following:
  • Vietnam veterans and families
  • Indo-Chinese refugees
  • Australian culture
  • Australia’s relations with Asia

Students learn to:
  • assess the impact of the war on the chosen study