WW1
Which event in 1914 triggered the start of WW1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
This machine, improved by James Watt, became the driving force behind factories and railways
what is it
steam engine
Large numbers of these people came from Britain and worked on railways, farms, and in factories.
British immigrants/inmates
This term refers to the original custodians of the Australian continent.
Aboriginal people
famous Melbourne bushranger
Ned kelly
Which countries were the main members of the Allied Powers
United Kingdom, Soviet Union, United States, and China
This invention by Eli Whitney made cleaning cotton much faster and increased demand for cotton production.
what is it
cotten gin
This rising social class, made up of factory owners and business leaders, grew during Australia’s industrialisation.
the middle class
These people are the First Nations peoples of the islands north of Queensland.
Torres Strait Islander peoples
last referendum in australia
11 September 2023
which countries were the main members of the central powers (atleast 3)
Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria
During the Industrial Revolution, these large buildings housed machines and workers under one roof.
what is it
factories
This major event in 1901 united the colonies and helped standardise trade and industry across Australia.
Federation
The arrival of this British captain in 1770 marked the first major recorded contact with east coast Aboriginal groups.
Captain James Cook?
What animal did Australia go to war with
Emu
benefits to trench warfare
provided strong defensive cover for soldiers against the devastating firepower
Many people moved from rural areas to cities for factory jobs, a process known by this term.
urbanization
During the gold rush and railway construction, workers from this Asian country faced discrimination.
Chinese immigrants
Traditionally, important knowledge was passed down through these oral methods.
What are stories, songs, and ceremonies?
What are the two major political in australia
Australian Labor Party (ALP) and the Liberal–National Coalition.
new technological advancements in ww1
new weapons like the tank, machine gun, and poison gas, along with significant developments in military aircraft, submarines, and more effective artillery
This movement pushed for better working conditions, shorter hours, and fair pay.
what is it
labour (or trade union) movement?
This new political party, created by workers, became one of the strongest in the early 1900s.
ALP (Australian Labor Party)
These musical instruments, often made from hollowed eucalyptus, remain iconic in Aboriginal culture.
didgeridoo (yidaki)
Decried the code of arms
The Australian Coat of Arms, officially known as the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, is the formal symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia and signifies government authority. It depicts a shield supported by a kangaroo and an emu, featuring the badges of the six Australian states, and is surmounted by a seven-pointed Commonwealth Star.