Why did Australia become involved in World War 1?

Answer by  bigkevin (111)

Australia got involved in World War 1 because it was a member of the British Empire. The British Empire was run by Great Britain, who signed a treaty to help France and Russia if these countries went to war. When Britain lived up to their obligation, Australia was sucked into the conflict sending troops into battle.

Answer by  bitchstewie (489)

Australia became involved in World War 1 because of their relationship to Great Britain. Australia was a Commonwealth of Great Britain and owed allegiance to the King of England. It must be understood also that Australia had a very large number of formerly British in its population and thus felt close to Britian.

Answer by  mtown934 (733)

Australia became involved in World War I because they were part of the British Empire so were therefore obligated to fight when the British joined.

Answer by  nitroburst (147)

Australia being a Dominion of the British Empire at this time. The country was mandated among all of the British Dominions to prepare for war.One of the more significant accomplishments of the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force, Was a attack on the German colonised north eastern part of New Guinea.

Answer by  Anonymous

Australia got involved in World War 1, because their good alliance with Great Britain.

Answer by  Anonymous

australia went into world war 1 thinking that it was the war that ends all wars

Answer by  Anonymous

world war one was started because hitlers awesome

Answer by  Anonymous

Australia was involved in World War 1 because they wanted to show their loyalty to Britain and create a strong bond between them so Britain could protect Australia by their Naval forces against 'Asian Countries' that wanted to take over Australia at the time.

Answer by  Anonymous

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