Why Did Australian Social Groups Contribute To The War Effort
Many of the Australian social groups significantly contributed to the war effort from 1939-1945. The contributions came from many of the groups, however the following four groups equally provided the most assistance to the victory. The first input came from the Australian government, through conscription. Moreover, male soldiers who fought in the war and those who stayed at home due to disability or other impediments also contributed to the effort. Finally, women who worked as nurses caring for the wounded and those who stayed home were vital to the triumph in the war. These social groups served the war effort, ultimately contributing to success.
Firstly, the government were the first social group that caused the other social groups to contribute, …show more content…
At home in Australia, rationing was put in place to guarantee everyone had a basic supply of things that were essential to live off. Meat, butter, sugar and tea now had to be obtained weekly through a ration book, which had coupons in it. Each coupon allowed the person holding the coupon to buy a specific item. Although this placed restrictions upon many things and some things became "virtually unobtainable", rationing was not rejected as it gave people equal amounts of food. In 1942 the rationing also extended to clothing, causing a wave of people to buy clothes and blankets, depleting stocks. Men that could work created new industries to supply soldiers with artillery and uniform, which lowered the cost for the government. However, the government also needed large amounts of money to pay for war machinery and to pay the soldiers. A source of this money was from citizens who purchased bonds named 'Victory Loans' who lent money to the government. The men that stayed at home contributed to the war effort through following the rationing guidelines, allowing the soldiers and nurses to also have the things they needed to be available to be sent over. They also lent money to the government, allowing them to pay the soldiers and purchase and build war machinery. Additionally, the troops
Firstly, the government were the first social group that caused the other social groups to contribute, …show more content…
At home in Australia, rationing was put in place to guarantee everyone had a basic supply of things that were essential to live off. Meat, butter, sugar and tea now had to be obtained weekly through a ration book, which had coupons in it. Each coupon allowed the person holding the coupon to buy a specific item. Although this placed restrictions upon many things and some things became "virtually unobtainable", rationing was not rejected as it gave people equal amounts of food. In 1942 the rationing also extended to clothing, causing a wave of people to buy clothes and blankets, depleting stocks. Men that could work created new industries to supply soldiers with artillery and uniform, which lowered the cost for the government. However, the government also needed large amounts of money to pay for war machinery and to pay the soldiers. A source of this money was from citizens who purchased bonds named 'Victory Loans' who lent money to the government. The men that stayed at home contributed to the war effort through following the rationing guidelines, allowing the soldiers and nurses to also have the things they needed to be available to be sent over. They also lent money to the government, allowing them to pay the soldiers and purchase and build war machinery. Additionally, the troops