Describe how life changed for Indigenous Australians between 1900 and 1975. Include key laws and events.
What was the Corowa Conference known for?
Proposing a plan to develop the Constitution
Launching the Immigration Restriction Act
Ending the White Australia Policy
Electing Australia's first Prime Minister
What was the purpose of the “Ten-Pound Pom” scheme?
To support Indigenous Australians
To deport immigrants
To restrict immigration
To bring British citizens to Australia
Which of the following was not a reason for opposing Federation?
Economic concerns
Improved trade between states
Loss of power by individual colonies
Cultural differences
What was one major impact of the 1967 referendum?
Indigenous Australians were counted in the census
Immigration from Asia was banned
Indigenous Australians gained the right to vote
Federation was officially declared
What year did Australia become a federation?
1788
1945
1901
1967
What were two challenges faced by working-class Australians in the early 1900s?
Long hours, low wages, unsafe conditions, child labour
Federation occurred on __________ (date).
1 January 1901 (1/1/1901)
Explain the reasons for and against Federation. Include at least two arguments from each side.
Which event helped spark public support for Federation?
Snowy Mountains Scheme
Immigration Restriction Act
Corowa Conference
Tenterfield Oration
The first Prime Minister of Australia was __________.
Sir Edmund Barton
The __________ was a speech given by Sir Henry Parkes to promote Federation.
Tenterfield Oration
What was the significance of the 1967 referendum for Indigenous Australians?
Indigenous Australians were counted in the census and the government could make laws for them
Which act gave Indigenous Australians the right to vote in federal elections?
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1962
Racial Discrimination Act 1945
Native Title Act 1983
Aborigines Protection Act 1977
Name one famous immigrant to Australia and describe their contribution.
Anyone on the back wall
Name two reasons why people supported Federation.
National identity, improved trade, unified defence, better immigration control
What was the main goal of the “Assisted Passage Migration Scheme”?
To deport non-European immigrants
To support Indigenous land rights
To increase Australia’s population and workforce
To bring skilled workers from Asia
The __________ Act of 1975 made racial discrimination illegal in Australia.
Racial Discrimination
Who is know as the father of federation?
George Reid
Sir Henry Parks
Sir Edmund Barton
Alfred Deakin
The __________ Act of 1901 restricted immigration by requiring a dictation test.
Immigration Restriction
Which technological advancement did NOT occur in early 20th-century Australia?
Internet access
Electric lighting
Telephones
Automobiles