This video is about the involvement of Australian troops and conscription during World War I. We chose this video because it relates to our topic and gives first hand footage and a different perspective on the issue of conscription.
Conscription was widely used during the Great War. Only a few countries such as Australia and South Africa did not introduce full conscription during the War. Conscription was considered by Australia due to the pressure put on by Britain; this was because there were not enough soldiers signing up.
The video talks about how William Morris Hughes visited the War front in 1916 and when he returned argued for conscription. He put the question of conscription to the people of Australia even though he could pass the act already. Separate referendums were held in the years of 1916 and 1917, although both were rejected by the people of Australia.
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