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The Freedom Rides
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Martin Luther King
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What year did the Freedom Rides take place?
1965
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What American event inspired Charles Perkins' own civil rights movement?
The US Freedom Rides in 1961
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This organisation works globally to protect peace, human rights, and development.
The United Nations
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Define Segregation
The act of separating a group of people from others based on aspects of (gender, religion, gender)
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I was a professional soccer player for almost 20 years
I was also the first Indigenous man to graduate from University
Charlie Perkins
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This University of Sydney student group organized the Freedom Ride to protest racial discrimination.
Student action for Aboriginies (SAFA)
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Who lead the civil rights movement in the US during the 50s and 60s?
Martin Luther King (MLK)
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In 1948 the United Nations published a document called...
The Universal Declaration for Human Rights
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Name 2 conflicts that occurred post-WWII
Korean War
Gulf War
Vietnam War
Cold War
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Who refused to give up her seat on the bus?
Rosa Parks
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One of the towns visited by the Freedom Riders, where the local RSL club barred Aboriginal veterans from entry.
Walgett
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What were some of the policies of the Aboriginal Protection board?
Name 2 examples...
Aboriginal people often had to live on missions or reserves
Governments decided where Aboriginal people could work.
Traditional practices, languages, and ceremonies were discouraged or banned.
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What are 3 examples of human rights?
Freedom of speech
Access to food and water
Access education
Live without discrimination
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This flag designed by Harold Thomas in 1971, became a symbol of Aboriginal identity and protest
Aboriginal Flag
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Who was this famous activist?
Malcom X
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The Freedom Riders protested against the local council’s ban on Aboriginal children entering this public facility.
Name the Town and its facility.
Moree swimming pool
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Who was the Australian Prime Minister that deliver the "sorry" speech in 2008?
Kevin Rudd
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What year did the United Nations establish?
1945
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What is intergenerational trauma?
The passing of a parent/ancestor's traumatic experiences to future generations, impacting their mental health, behaviour and life outcomes
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This South African leader fought against apartheid and later became the nation’s first Black president.
Nelson Mandela
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Give 2 specific examples of community response to the freedom riders.
Walgett - Bus being driven off the road by a driver
In towns like Walgett and Moree, some local residents reacted with anger, aggression and verbal abuse.
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What did 2 things did the 1967 Referendum change for Indigenous Australians?
It allowed Aboriginal people to be counted in the census and for the federal government to make laws for them.
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Name 3 Civil Rights struggles that have occurred around the world
Racial Discrimination
Gender inequalities
LGBTI+ Discrimination
Indigenous Rights
Access to Education
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What technology did most people in Australia not have before WWII?
Give 3 Examples
Washing Machines
Vacuum Cleaners
Electric Ovens
Steam Irons
Cars