Industrial Revolution
What was the primary industry that transformed during the Industrial Revolution?
The textile industry.
What was the immediate cause of World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
In what year did Australian women gain the right to vote in federal elections?
1902.
What year was the Australian federation established?
1901.
What is the name of the warship used in Australia’s first naval battle in World War 1?
HMAS Sydney
What invention by James Watt played a key role in powering factories?
The steam engine.
What does the term “ANZAC” stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
Which document established Australia as a federation?
The Australian Constitution.
Name one reason for the introduction of the White Australia Policy.
To maintain a predominantly European population.
What was a key reason for the development of factory systems during the Industrial Revolution?
To increase efficiency and production.
Which country was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?
Great Britain.
Name the treaty that officially ended World War 1.
The Treaty of Versailles.
Name the system of voting Australia uses in federal elections.
Preferential voting.
Which colony was the last to join the Australian Federation?
Western Australia
When did Australia officially become a Commonwealth?
January 1, 1901.
Name two key impacts of the Industrial Revolution on urban areas.
Urbanisation and poor living conditions in cities.
What was the main purpose of trench warfare?
To protect soldiers from enemy fire and create a defensive position.
What is the role of the Governor-General in Australia’s democracy?
The Governor-General represents the monarch and ensures the government acts lawfully.
What was the main purpose of the Immigration Restriction Act of 1901?
To control non-European immigration.
Name the system of alliances during World War 1.
The Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance.
What law restricted the working hours of children during the Industrial Revolution?
The Factory Act 1833
Which significant campaign involved ANZAC troops during World War 1?
The Gallipoli Campaign.
What was the Eureka Stockade, and why is it significant in Australia’s democratic history?
A miners' uprising in 1854 that influenced democratic reforms.
What did the Harvester Judgment of 1907 establish?
The principle of a fair and reasonable minimum wage.
How did Australia’s participation in World War 1 shape its national identity?
It fostered a sense of pride and resilience, with the ANZAC spirit becoming a defining part of Australia’s identity.