History Help!! (1 Viewer)

[johnny1996]

hey guys ive got a history assessment due in a few days and would appreciatre if anybody could please post me an essay on 'why Australia was involved in the Vietnam War'.Thanx.

 

[Alkanes]

Had an alliance with Vietnam.

 

[RealiseNothing]

Australia was involved in the Vietnam War for many justified reasons. Ranging from the distinctive nature of Australia, i.e. our generosity and pure awesomeness, to the deep understanding that Vietnam was in trouble. Such circumstances brought out the best of all of us, and lead us to battle.

Predominantly, Australia entered the war to acknowledge our relationship with China and to structure a purpose within the South-East Asian region. China had many resources that were legitimately in the interests of the Australian Government. Providing assistance to Vietnam concluded that we could invade China and establish our own settlement. As can be seen in today’s society, this did not go to plan.

Compromising with Vietnam also opened up endless opportunities for Australia. We actually came very close to communicating with extra-terrestrial life due to Vietnam’s space program (arguably much better than America’s). However, due to the destruction caused by the War, this feat was abandoned due to economic conditions and money shortages amongst the average household.

Australia also had a good relationship with Vietnam. We wanted to help them defend their own country. There’s a famous, and most distinguished, quote from Prime Minister Barry O’Farrell:
“umad?”

Conclusively, Australia evidently discussed and justified their reasoning behind their involvement in the Vietnam War. As shown above, it was necessary on all levels for our participation.




Disclaimer: May not be entirely true.

 

[Alkanes]

Australia was involved in the Vietnam War for many justified reasons. Ranging from the distinctive nature of Australia, i.e. our generosity and pure awesomeness, to the deep understanding that Vietnam was in trouble. Such circumstances brought out the best of all of us, and lead us to battle.

Predominantly, Australia entered the war to acknowledge our relationship with China and to structure a purpose within the South-East Asian region. China had many resources that were legitimately in the interests of the Australian Government. Providing assistance to Vietnam concluded that we could invade China and establish our own settlement. As can be seen in today’s society, this did not go to plan.

Compromising with Vietnam also opened up endless opportunities for Australia. We actually came very close to communicating with extra-terrestrial life due to Vietnam’s space program (arguably much better than America’s). However, due to the destruction caused by the War, this feat was abandoned due to economic conditions and money shortages amongst the average household.

Australia also had a good relationship with Vietnam. We wanted to help them defend their own country. There’s a famous, and most distinguished, quote from Prime Minister Barry O’Farrell:
“umad?”

Conclusively, Australia evidently discussed and justified their reasoning behind their involvement in the Vietnam War. As shown above, it was necessary on all levels for our participation.

Huh?

 

[sick_kent]

basically you could do it on like 4-5 points;
- Alliance with US
- request from Vietnam
- Forward defence policy
- fear of communism and the founding of ^
- membership in SEATO etc..

Basically split the essay up into two parts;
Internal and External factors involved in the choice to go to vietnam.

they with the 5 pts above flesh these two main points out and then you have an essay

 

[johnny1996]

thats exactly wat da teacher said we have 2 do -but i haven been paying attention in history.Could you please write me the essay(just a sample one) & i can elaborate on the points??

 

[-may-cat-]

thats exactly wat da teacher said we have 2 do -but i haven been paying attention in history.Could you please write me the essay(just a sample one) & i can elaborate on the points??

What a fucking fail

 

[loaves]

Looks like you'll get the mark you deserve...

Time to start learning some research skills - I promise they'll be useful over the next few years.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=australian+involvement+in+vietnam+war

 

[Charles Bean]

domino theory
alliances
fear of communism
best defense is a good offense

 

[LoveHateSchool]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=why+did+australia+get+involved+in+vietnam+war

I'm magicks?

 

[sick_kent]

thats exactly wat da teacher said we have 2 do -but i haven been paying attention in history.Could you please write me the essay(just a sample one) & i can elaborate on the points??

mmmm, i can't just write your essay for you.
do something for yourself

 

[RivalryofTroll]

- Why did Australia become involved in the Vietnam War?
- The American Alliances: Apart from ANZUS and SEATO, if Australia supported the US in Vietnam and proved itself a loyal ally, then the US would presumably come to Australia's assistance if it faced a future threat from Indonesia.
- Australia had previously committed troops in other countries: Before the Vietnam War, Australian troops were involved in Korea in the fight against communism. In 1955 they were deployed in Malaya to help the British put down a communist insurrection there.
- Fear of Communism: As we have already seen, there was a genuine fear of communism in Asia spreading to Australia. The entry of Australia into the Vietnam conflict was the culmination of over 15 years of domestic and foreign policy for successive Australian governments. That can be seen domestically in the attempted banning of the communist party and the anti-communist propaganda that Australians had been subjected to for years.
- Belief in the principle of forward defence and the 'domino theory': - Geographically Vietnam was very close to Australia and if South Vietnam fell to the power of communism then its neighbouring countries, including Australia would do the same. The government also believed in 'forward defense' (the idea that it was better to face enemies in battle long before they reached the shores of Australia). If communism was sweeping down through Asia to threaten Australia, then it was better to meet that threat in Vietnam.
- Menzies government policy of anti-communism: - the government of Robert Menzies (PM 1949 - 66) had a long record of strong action against communism. It had sent Australian troops to fight against communism North Korea in the Korean War (1950 - 1953). It had tried to ban the Communist Party in 1950-51. It also took full advantage of the Petrov Affair in 1954.
- A concern over Indonesia: In the early 1960s, Australia's main defense concern was not Vietnam but Indonesia. This was because Indonesia's leader Sukarno was unpredictable and Indonesia had already taken control of West Papua and was involved in hostilities with Malaya. Also there was a large Communist Party with which Sukarno was becoming linked.