Federation 1
What is Federation?
The joining of colonies to form one governed nation.
What is a primary source?
A source that was created at the time of the event.
What is Henry Parkes known as?
The F_ _ _ _ _ of F _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
The Father of Federation
Which Referendum changed 2 sections of the Constitution that were discriminating against Indigenous peoples?
The 1967 Referendum
What was Edith Cowan famous for?
Being the first Australian woman to be elected to a Parliament.
When did Australia's Federation occur?
1st January, 1901
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia in 1901?
Edmund Barton
What speech is Henry Parkes most known for giving?
Tenterfield Oration
Australian citizens
What did the 1902 Commonwealth Franchise Act do?
It gave all women (other than Indigenous women) over the age of 21 the right to vote in federal elections.
What were the 6 colonies that decided to federate?
Western Australia, NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania, QLD
What other country considered joining Australia to federate?
New Zealand
What is a nationwide vote that must have majority in order for a law to pass
Referendum
What was the result of the Constitution not allowing the Commonwealth Government to make laws relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
The states and territories made their own harmful laws, and the government couldn't remove or change them.
What does 'suffrage' mean?
The right to vote in political elections
What needed to be written and checked before the colonies could federate?
The Constitution
In what years were the first and second Referendum for Federation held?
1898 and 1899
What are the rules and principles created to govern Australia?
Constitution
In what year did Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people gain political equality and were required to enrol and vote in Federal elections?
1984
What is a 'suffragist'?
A person who fights for everyone's right to vote.
What are 4 reasons the colonies wanted to federate?
- Defence
- Trade
- Immigration
- National Identity
In what year did WA vote yes for Federation?
1900
A type of government that is ruled by a monarch that the head (the King of England).
Monarchy
Which 2 sections of the Constitution discriminated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
Section 51 and Section 127
What important right for women did Edith Cowan help make a law about?
The right to work in professions like law and medicine.