Communism and the Vietnam War

Australia's Response to Comminism
1. Treaties
  1. ANZUS
    1. Formed in 1951 with New Zealand and the United States
  2. SEATO
    1. Formed in 1954 with many european and south east asian countries.
2. Conscription
  1. Save our Sons and Youth Against Conscription formed in 1964
3. Involvement in the Korean war
Australia's reasons for involvement
1. Strong fear of Communism
  1. The Domino Effect
  2. The Petrov Affair
2. Loyalty to America
  1. Two Prominent treaties already made (below)
  2. Australia was attempting to lean away from England and towards America
Different groups responses
1. Many were Anti-War and Anti-Conscription
2. Some were with the Government
Impacts of the war
1. Divided Australia and Made the public contemplate many issues
2. Left Vietnam Vets physically and emotionally scarred

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