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=Welcome to the Yr 9 History "Australia and World I" Wikispace. = 5.2 assesses the impact of international events and relationships on Australiaís history 5.4 sequences major historical events to show an understanding of continuity, change and causation 5.5 identifies, comprehends and evaluates historical sources 5.6 uses sources appropriately in an historical inquiry 5.7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past 5.10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including ICT, to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences.
 * The outcomes covered will be: **

**You will learn about:**  **You will learn to:** • Australia as a member of the British Empire • describe Australia's relationship with Britain in 1914 and Australiaís regional context  • Australiaís involvement in World War I • explain the reasons for Australia's involvement in World War I  • identify the places where Australians fought in World War I  • the Gallipoli campaign • describe the experiences of Australians in the Gallipoli campaign using a variety of sources,

• the creation of the Anzac Legend • explain how and why the Anzac Legend was created  • the conscription issue in WWI • explain how and why the conscription debate divided Australian society

• the experiences of ONE of the following • describe the experiences of a particular group during World War I in Australia: during World War I in Australia  • Australia's commemoration of World War I • outline the ways that Australia has commemorated World War I over time
 * persons of German descent
 * women
 * indigenous peoples