Pre 20th century history
Who are the original inhabitants of Australia?
Autralian Aborigines
When did Australia become a nation?
After WWII, which continent provided many migrants to Australia.
Europe
Name 2 of the major political parties in Australia.
Labor and Liberal-National coalition
How long is the cultural history of Australia’s indigenous people?
between 50,000-70,000 years
Did Australians vote Yes or No to compulsory military service after WWII?
No
In the 1950s, what was considered to be a great threat to the Australian way of life?
Communism
How can we describe Howard's policies towards refugees?
hardline, tough
Who claimed Australia for the British?
Captain Cook
Why did Australia suffer during the Great Depression?
Prices for wool and wheat fell.
What law made people unhappy in the 1960s?
Compulsory military service.
Why did Kevin Rudd apologise to the Australian Aborigines?
Because their children had been taken away from them.
What event resulted in heavy migration to Australia?
The discovery of gold
Who did Australian troops fight with in World War 2.
Name 3 achievements of the Whitlam government.
withdrew Australian troops from Vietnam, abolished national service and university fees, instituted free universal healthcare gave land rights to Aborignals and abolished the White Australia policy.
Did Australians vote "yes" or "no" to becoming a republic?
No
What were the three reasons for early settlement of Australia?
for punishment, for occupation and for gold
What made Australia move away from Great Britain towards the USA?
The Americans protected Australia in WWII
What important event happened in 1975?
The Governor General dissolved parliament.
What do critics say about Australia's close ties with the U.S.?
that Australia lacks independence.