Australia in World War I: The Homefront

Charlotte, David, and Ava are working on a history project about the War Precautions Act 1914. They are having a debate about the primary purpose of this Act. Can you help them figure it out?

• To increase government control over daily life

• To impose strict censorship of information

• To limit trade with enemy countries

• To tax incomes

During a thrilling history project, Henry, Ava, and Samuel stumbled upon a fascinating fact about Australia's development as an industrialized nation during World War I. They found out that a particular company played a significant role in this transformation. Can you guess which company they discovered?

• Broken Hill Proprietary Company (BHP)

• Australian Jockey Club

• Australian Women's Service Corps (AWSC)

• Australian Comforts Fund (ACF)

During a thrilling school project on World War I, Michael, Isla, and Abigail stumbled upon some possible wartime offences under the War Precautions Act 1914. Can you guess what they found?

• Selling badges without authority, like what happened to Jack in the school fair

• Attempting to transmit letters from the Commonwealth otherwise than through the post, similar to what Stephen tried during the history project

• Collecting for patriotic purposes without authority, like Vangana's charity drive last year

• All of the above

During a class discussion on World War II, Caleb asked, 'What impact did the war have on Australia's economy, Mr. Sebastian?' Sophia and Emma eagerly awaited the answer.

• James suggested, 'It increased employment in manufacturing.'

• Nathan thought, 'It caused a rise in the price of domestic goods.'

• Vangana argued, 'It led to trade unions organizing strikes.'

• After listening to all, Sebastian concluded, 'All of the above impacts were observed.' Ava nodded in agreement.

During a thrilling history class discussion on World War I, Michael asked, 'Who were considered 'enemy aliens' in Australia?' Sophia suggested it was 'People of German origin', Charlotte thought it was 'People with German-sounding names or 'appearance'', and Sebastian believed it was 'People who spoke German'. Jemima, however, said it was 'All of the above'. Who was correct?

• People of German origin

• People with German-sounding names or 'appearance'

• People who spoke German

• All of the above

During a history class, Grace, Arjun, and Aria were discussing World War I. They learned that Tom's great-grandfather, who was considered an 'enemy alien', faced certain government controls. Can you help them figure out some of these controls?

• He was forbidden to buy and sell property

• He was not allowed to speak German

• He lost his right to vote

• All of the above

Liam, Elijah, and Benjamin are having a friendly debate about the Australian Women's Service Corps (AWSC) while working on their history project. They stumbled upon a statement that the purpose of AWSC was to perform non-combatant tasks at the battle front. Can you help them figure out the actual purpose of AWSC and settle their debate?

• To perform non-combatant tasks at the battle front

• To provide medical services near the war front

• To organise concerts and gifts for soldiers

• To produce clothing for soldiers abroad

During a school play on World War I, Rachel was assigned the role of a woman in the paid workforce. Abigail, Noah, and Ethan were curious about what Rachel's role was supposed to depict. Can you help them figure it out?

• To replace men in traditionally 'female' roles

• To take on 'men's work'

• To work as nurses near the war front

• To serve as auxiliary units attached to the armed forces

During World War I, Anna and Mikkel were discussing the purpose of propaganda. What did they conclude was the main purpose of propaganda during that time?

• To influence people's vote in the conscription campaigns

• To gain and maintain support for the war

• To encourage enlistment

• All of the above

During World War I, Vangana and Sebastian were part of a women's voluntary group. What was the main focus of their work?

• Providing medical services near the war front

• Producing clothing for soldiers abroad

• Sending comfort boxes to soldiers overseas

• Organising fundraising events