General Knowledge
When was federation?
1 Jan 1901
What was Australia declared as?
The Commonwealth of Australia
Who were the main supporters of federation?
The free traders
Which party was the first to form?
Labor Party
What were the opinions of Australian-born citizens on colonial division?
It was unecessary.
Edmund Barton
Who was the first person to introduce the notion of federalism in Australia?
Henry Parkes
What is protectionism?
A policy where tariffs are place on imported goods to protect domestic businesses from falling.
Which country's constitution mimics our own?
America
What war was fought in South Africa in 1899?
The Boer War
Which state joined last?
WA
How many votes were needed to pass the referendum?
80, 000
Colonies had their own ___
Government, laws, taxes and tariffs
What term denotes ultranationalism?
Chauvinism or chauvinistic nationalism
What did the Australian citizens share?
How many British colonies were in Australia?
6
How many referendums were there?
3
What was advocated for during the 1890's depression?
A central bank
Which country has strained ties to Britain after its decolonisation?
India
What were three reasons why the Australian citizens felt more united?
Gold Rush, feelings of fear, national sentiment and self-interest
When did Australia split into colonies?
4th March 1831
Name the three main features of the constitution
Separation of power, checks and balances and bicameralism.
Describe an interventionist economy?
When a government has fiscal control over markets and regulates employment.
Describe imperialist hysteria
The desire for empires, states or countries to expand concurrently.
"the crimson thread of kinship that runs through us all"