Industrial Revolution
What new source of power was used to run many factories during the Industrial Revolution? Steam power, electricty or wind power?
Steam power
In which Australian state did the Eureka Stockade take place? (Bonus points if you can name the town)
Victoria (Ballarat)
In which country was the People's Charter created?
Britain / England
What is the name of Australia's national parliament?
Federal Parliament/Parliament of Australia
How did the Industrial Revolution change the way goods were made?
Goods were made in factories using machines instead of by hand.
Which country is credited for the birth of the Industrial Revolution? Australia, America or England
England
Which type of worker was primarilry involved in the Eureka Stockade?
Gold Miners
What was the People's Charter mainly asking for?
Fairer voting rights/democracy.
Who is the leader of the Australian Government?
Prime Minister
What was the main reason the miners built the stockade?
To protest unfair treatment and licence fees.
What type of workplace became common during the Industrial Revolution? Shops, Factories or Offices
Factories
Which licence did workers need to carry with them?
A gold mining licence.
What was one group of people who could not vote before these changes?
Working-class men.
What does MP stand for?
Member of Parliament
Why is the People's Charter important in history?
It helped inspire democratic reforms and fairer voting rights.
Why did many people move from the countryside to cities?
To look for employment opportunities
Why were many miners angry with the government?
High licence fees, unfair treatment, licence hunts
What was the name of the movement that supported the People's Charter?
Chartism
What is the current cumpolsory voting age in Australia?
18
Why is voting important in a democracy?
It allows citizens to choose their representatives and have a say in government
Name one invention from the Industrial Revolution.
(Examples: Steam engine, spinning jenny, power loom, locomotive.)
What did the Eureka Stockade help encourage in Australia?
More democracy/fairer laws/better representation.
What was one goal the Chartists hoped to achieve for ordinary people?
1. A vote for every man over the age of 21
2. Secret Ballots
3. No property qualification
4. Payment of MPs
5. Consitituencies of equal size
6. Annual Parliament
Who is the Federal Member of Parliament for our area?
Ed Husic
In regards to politics, what does the word "reformation" mean?
Reformation refers to the altering, removal or addition of laws or policies.