Consolidation and analysis
The war left a double legacy: the divisive conscription crisis and the unifying — but exclusionary — Anzac legend. Hold both in view.
Q1. What were the outcomes of the conscription referendums of 1916 and 1917?
Q2. Explain how the conscription debate damaged the Labor Party.
Q3. Complete the table: give one point for each view of the Anzac legend.
| The legend unified Australia | The legend excluded Australians |
|---|---|
Q4. "The Anzac legend tells us more about how Australians wanted to see themselves than about who they actually were." Evaluate this claim.