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What was a significant outcome of the discovery of gold in Victoria?
What was a significant outcome of the discovery of gold in Victoria?
- It led to a decrease in population.
- It created a wealthy society with a high standard of living. (correct)
- It resulted in the abandonment of indigenous cultures.
- It caused widespread economic decline.
How can the relationship between Britain and Australia be best described?
How can the relationship between Britain and Australia be best described?
- Dependent and one-sided.
- Competitive and hostile.
- Short-term and precarious.
- Strong and longstanding. (correct)
What does the term 'Terra Nullius' refer to in the context of Australian history?
What does the term 'Terra Nullius' refer to in the context of Australian history?
- Land that was deemed unoccupied or not belonging to anyone. (correct)
- A treaty between indigenous tribes and British settlers.
- An indigenous concept of communal land ownership.
- A legal recognition of indigenous land rights.
What misconception might people have regarding the impact of gold discovery on society?
What misconception might people have regarding the impact of gold discovery on society?
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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the relationship between Britain and Australia?
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the relationship between Britain and Australia?
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Australian Gold Rush
- The discovery of gold in Victoria led to a rapid influx of people from around the world, contributing to the development of a wealthy and prosperous society in the region.
- The standard of living established in Victoria during the Gold Rush era was highly regarded and envied internationally.
- Australia's relationship with Britain has been characterized by a long-standing partnership, encompassing political, economic, and social connections.
- The doctrine of Terra Nullius, meaning "land belonging to no one", was used by the British as justification for claiming Australian land.
- This doctrine denied the rights of Indigenous Australians to their ancestral lands, overlooking their long-standing presence and cultural connections to the territory.
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