Definitions
Define convict.
A convict is a person who has been found guilty of a crime and sentenced to prison. In Australian history, many British convicts were transported to Australia as punishment.
What year marks the beginning of the Australian Gold Rush?
1851
Who was James Cook?
British explorer and navigator who mapped the east coast of Australia in 1770 and claimed it for Great Britain. His voyage contributed to the later British colonisation of Australia.
What is a primary source? Describe and give an example.
A primary source is an original, first-hand piece of evidence from the time or event or made by someone alive during the time of the event.
Example: Diary,...
What is a secondary source? Describe and give an example.
A source made after the time of the event or by someone who was not alive during the time.
Example: A school textbook,..
Define Frontier.
A frontier is the boundary or area between settled land and land that has not yet been colonised or controlled.
Which country provided the largest number of migrants to the Australian goldfields after Britain?
China.
Who was Yagan?
Yagan was a Noongar resistance leader who resisted British colonisation in Western Australia.
What are the three steps you should use when analysing the historical context of a source?
I - Identify the time period/event.
C - What was the cause?
E - What was the effect?
What are the three steps you should use when analysing the message of a source?
I - Identify the time period/event
M - What is the author/creator saying about the event?
E - How is it depicted? (Evidence from the source)
Define Colonisation.
Colonisation is when a country takes control of another land or territory and settles there, often taking control of its people, resources, and government.
Name two social impacts of the Australian Gold Rush.
What are the four criteria used to determine the historical significance of a person, event, or idea?
Novelty, Applicability, Memory, and Effect
Why do we analyse cause and effect when examining the historical context of a source?
To understand what caused the historical event and what consequences it had, and how these factors influenced the source.
How can the language or visual features of a source reveal the creator’s message?
Words, phrases, images, symbols, size, positioning, and other features can show what the creator wants to emphasiseand influence how the audience understands the message.
Define Terra Nullius.
Terra nullius is the idea that a land belongs to no one and can therefore be claimed by another country.
What was the Eureka Stockade, and why was it significant?
The Eureka Stockade was a rebellion by miners against the colonial government in 1854, mainly over unfair mining licences and lack of political representation. It became an important event in the development of Australian democracy.
How did James Cook’s voyage influence the future of Australia?
His mapping of the east coast and claiming of the land for Britain contributed to the British decision to establish a colony in Australia, leading to colonisation in 1788.
How can the historical context of a source help you understand the creator’s point of view?
It can show what experiences, events, or circumstances may have influenced the creator’s perspective and message.
How can the historical context influence the message of a source?
The historical context can influence what the creator says, how they present the topic, and the message they want to communicate to the audience.
Define Imperialism.
Imperialism is when a country extends its control over other countries or territories, often for political, economic, or military reasons.
How did the Gold Rush contribute to the development of Australian society and identity?
The Gold Rush brought large numbers of migrants, increased wealth and economic growth, led to the development of towns and infrastructure, and contributed to ideas about equality and democracy, which became important parts of Australian identity.
Which NAME criteria does Yagan meet based on his historical significance, and why?
Explain the historical context of Source 1. (Textauszug)
1. Identify the historical event/time period:
The source is from 1789, shortly after the First Fleet arrived in Australia in 1788. It describes the early period of British colonisation of Australia and its impact on Aboriginal peoples.
2. Cause → British colonisation and introduced diseases
3. Effect → Death, population decline, displacement, and disruption of Aboriginal communities
Explain the message of Source 1. (Bild der Statue)
1. The source shows a statue of an Aboriginal man, representing Yagan, an important Noongar resistance leader during British colonisation of Western Australia.
2. The creator presents Yagan as a strong, proud, and significant Aboriginal figure. The statue honours his role in Aboriginal resistance and keeps his story remembered.
3. How is it depicted? Use evidence from the source: