WWII & Human Rights
What year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Signed
1948
What was the Stolen Generation?
Indigenous children removed from families by government policies.
What percentage of Australians voted "Yes" in the 1967 Referendum?
90.77%
Who introduced Gary Foley to the autobiography of Malcom X?
Paul Coe
What was the purpose of the Freedom Riders in Australia?
To protest segregation and discrimination in NSW towns
Why was the UDHR created after WWII?
In Response to the atrocities of WWII, especially the Holocaust.
In Source B, what does the author’s language reveal about attitudes
It showed discriminatory, paternalistic attitudes toward Indigenous people.
What proposal was related to Indigenous Australians on the ballot paper?
Proposal 2, to count Indigenous Australians in the census.
What event did Gary Foley describe as his "real political education"?
Being beated by police in Sydney for a crime he didn't commit
Who led the Freedom Ride in Australia?
Charles Perkins
Name one example from the UDHR that reflects the UN’s intentions.
Right to life, liberty, and security of person.
Describe the historical context of the stolen generations in the 1930's
Government policies of assimilation
Describe on eimpact of the 1967 Referendum on Indigenous Australians
How did African American soldiers influence Aboriginal activists in Redfern?
They introduced Black Power ideas and political literature
Compare tactics of the US and Australian Freedom Rides
Both used civil disobedience to expose racial injustices
Explain the significance of 26 nations signing the UDHR
It showed unity among nations to prevent future atrocities
What motivations did governments have for removing Indigenous children?
To assimilate Indigenous children into white society to 'breed' out and education on European society.
Different levels of racism and conservatism influenced voting.
In what ways did the Australian Black Panther Party resemble the US movement?
Both resisted racism and promoted self-determination and violence
What message did the Black Panther Party salute symbolise in Australia?
It symbolised resistance, pride and solidarity
Analyse how WWII shaped international approaches to human rights.
WWII highlighted the need for global human rights protections, specifically outlining what is the bare minimum for treatment of humans.
Evaluate how the stolen Generations continues to impact Indigenous communities
Ongoing trauma, loss of culture, intergenerational effects
Assess how the referendum changed Indigenous and Non-Indigenous relations
It gave the Commonwealth power to make laws for Indigenous people
Analyse how Gary Foley's experiences reflected broader Indigenous struggles
They highlighted systemic racism and inspired organised activism
Compare the Australian and US civil rights movments
Both fought racisms, but the US movement was larger and more militant