IB History Topic Australia and New Zealand Revision Notes (HL)

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Shift from Britain to the United States (1942–1970s)

After the Second World War, both nations reoriented their foreign policy away from Britain and toward the United States as the dominant Pacific power.
The fall of Singapore shattered faith in British protection in the Pacific.
Australia sought stronger American support through military cooperation.
New Zealand strengthened ties with the United States for regional security.
Both countries adopted firm anti-communist positions during the early Cold War.
Participation in Korea and Vietnam reflected deepening strategic alignment with Washington.

Case study

The ANZUS Treaty (1951)

Origins and Goals

The treaty formalized mutual cooperation between Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
It responded to fears of Japanese resurgence and communist expansion.
ANZUS reinforced reliance on American military power.
The pact strengthened intelligence sharing and joint exercises.
It symbolized the strategic pivot away from Britain.

Impact and Long-Term Significance

Australia increased its regional commitments through US-led operations.
New Zealand gained a sense of defense assurance but later reconsidered terms.
The alliance shaped decades of strategic thinking in both countries.
ANZUS influenced foreign-policy continuity during the Vietnam War.
Later disagreements tested alliance durability but did not end cooperation.

Definition

Collective security

Collective security is the idea that nations work together to maintain peace by deterring or punishing aggression.

Definition

Strategic alignment

Process of coordinating national policies with a powerful ally.

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Shift from Britain to the United States (1942–1970s)

After the Second World War, both nations reoriented their foreign policy away from Britain and toward the United States as the dominant Pacific power.
The fall of Singapore shattered faith in British protection in the Pacific.
Australia sought stronger American support through military cooperation.
New Zealand strengthened ties with the United States for regional security.
Both countries adopted firm anti-communist positions during the early Cold War.
Participation in Korea and Vietnam reflected deepening strategic alignment with Washington.

Case study

The ANZUS Treaty (1951)

Origins and Goals

The treaty formalized mutual cooperation between Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
It responded to fears of Japanese resurgence and communist expansion.
ANZUS reinforced reliance on American military power.
The pact strengthened intelligence sharing and joint exercises.
It symbolized the strategic pivot away from Britain.

Impact and Long-Term Significance

Australia increased its regional commitments through US-led operations.
New Zealand gained a sense of defense assurance but later reconsidered terms.
The alliance shaped decades of strategic thinking in both countries.
ANZUS influenced foreign-policy continuity during the Vietnam War.
Later disagreements tested alliance durability but did not end cooperation.

Definition

Collective security

Collective security is the idea that nations work together to maintain peace by deterring or punishing aggression.

Definition

Strategic alignment

Process of coordinating national policies with a powerful ally.

Definition

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Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics

IB History Australia and New Zealand Notes

Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics

Shift from Britain to the United States (1942–1970s)

The ANZUS Treaty (1951)

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Shift from Britain to the United States (1942–1970s)

The ANZUS Treaty (1951)

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