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The story of the stolen generation

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What was the most shocking event in Aboriginal people's history?

The government took away their children.

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When were the first indigenous chidren removal?

in 1800s

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Why were the children taken from their families?

The Australian government thought they would have a better life in white society.

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What happened the ,,stolen" children after their removal?

They received poor education and they were forced to do unpaid physical work.

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What did the Australian government want to with the indigenous boodline?

They wanted to wipe it out.

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What were the removed Aboriginal expected to do in marriage?

They had to marry white people.

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What was the long- lasting effects of the Stolen generation? (language, culture)

They lost their traditions and weren't allowed to practice their langugae.

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Who was the prime minister who gave a public apology to the Stolen Generations?

Minister Kevin Rudd

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What happened in 1970s?

The Australian government stopped the removal of Aboriginal children.

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What is the special day the Australian people commorate since 2008?

National Sorry Day

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What was the relevance of public apology to the Stolen Generation?

It was the first step in moving forward as an Australian nation.

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What did the Australian government purpose to provide removal children?

a better education, care and opportunities in society

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Were there any cotact between the removal children and their families?

No, it wasn't allowed.

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