Political
After Britain forced Australia to unite, what was the full name of Australia?
Independent Commonwealth of Australia
How many criminals were on the first ship to Australia?
700 convicts
How many colonies made up Australia's rule?
Australia had six colonies prior to British rule.
Did Australia allow women to vote?
Yes, they were among the first to vote.
How long ago did the first settlers arrive in Australia?
40,000 years ago
Which British captain took control of Australia from the Dutch?
James Cook
What precious metal brought many miners to Australia to search for it?
Gold
What type of land did ranchers and farmers typically use?
Flat lands and deserts
In the political hierarchy, were convicts allowed in power?
Yes, convicts were allowed in power.
What were the first settlers called?
Aborigines
When did Australia introduce the first secret ballot in the world?
1856
What is one industry that Australia leads in?
Ranching or Farming
What are the 3 MAIN biomes in Australia?
Desert, Savanna, Tropical forest.
What did the ranchers and farmers do to the aboriginal people in Australia?
They thrusted them out or killed them for their lands.
When did Australia gain its Independence?
January 1st, 1901
T/F: Did Australia's government support the exploration of Australia?
True!
What currency did Australia use?
British pounds
T/F: Australia supported modernization by means of railroads and telegraphs.
True!
What were the notorious bandit clan in Australia called?
Bushrangers
What European people was the first to arrive in Australia?
Dutch
How much money was the average Australian to have in order to vote?
1000 pounds
What was the total amount of Criminals Britain sent to Australia?
161,700
T/F: Land in Australia was always fertile and settlers had never seen such great farming soil.
False, the first few years famine and hardships destroyed settler populations and health
Nationalism developed in Australia due to?
Tight-knit communities and universal hardships.
What is the reef called on the southeastern side of Australia?
The Great Barrier Reef