Consolidation and analysis
One doctrine — forward defence — and one fear — communism — shaped both Australia's commitments abroad and its politics at home.
Q1. Define the policy of "forward defence" in your own words.
Q2. Complete the table sorting the lesson's events into the two arenas of the Cold War.
| Abroad (forward defence) | At home (anti-communism) |
|---|---|
Q3. Explain how the Petrov Affair affected Australian domestic politics.
Q4. Analyse how the fear of communism shaped both Australia's foreign and domestic policy under Menzies.