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Immigration to Australia

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Why did the Australian government think it needed a larger population after WW2?

Future economic growth and security; concerns about Japan

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What was the slogan that Australia's first Immigration Minister used to promote immigration?

'Populate or Perish'

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What was the name of Australia's first Immigration Minister?

Arthur Calwell

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What was the program called that allowed British people to migrate to Australia for just 10 pounds?

Assisted Migration

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After 1945, which groups of people were targeted to move to Australia?

Americans and Europeans (particularly people from war-torn countries in Eastern Europe)

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Which of the following world events had a huge impact on migration to Australia? US Civil Rights Movement; Sydney Olympics; Vietnam War

Vietnam War

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Approximately how many refugees came to Australia as a result of the Vietnam War?

60,000

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In what way did the Cold War in Europe influence migration to Australia?

People fleeing from Communist oppression

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What percentage of Australians were born overseas?

A quarter, 25% (27.6% to be exact)

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The 1901 Immigration Restriction Act is better known as what?

The White Australia Policy

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Which idea guided immigration policy in the first half of the 20th century? Imitation; Assimilation; Paternalism; Multiculturalism

Assimilation

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Which idea guided immigration policy in the second half of the 20th century? Imitation; Assimilation; Paternalism; Multiculturalism

Multiculturalism

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What is meant by the term Assimilation?

Ethnic groups had to conform to the Australian way of life; forget their old culture

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What decade did the White Australia Policy officially come to an end?

1970s (73 to be exact)

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What are the characteristics of multiculturalism?

Maintenance of ethnic identity and cultural diversity

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Which nationality represents the highest non-European ethnicity in Australia today?

Indian

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