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During which period did the gold rushes fundamentally transform Australia?
During which period did the gold rushes fundamentally transform Australia?
- 1851–1900 (correct)
- 1901–1930
- 1836–1851
- 1800–1836
Where was gold first discovered in Australia in 1851?
Where was gold first discovered in Australia in 1851?
- Bendigo
- Bathurst (correct)
- Sydney
- Ballarat
Which of the following groups immigrated to New South Wales and Victoria during the 1850s?
Which of the following groups immigrated to New South Wales and Victoria during the 1850s?
- South Americans
- Africans
- Chinese (correct)
- Oceanians
Which newly formed colony attracted the majority of settlers during the gold rushes of the 1850s?
Which newly formed colony attracted the majority of settlers during the gold rushes of the 1850s?
What event preceded the gold rushes in Australia?
What event preceded the gold rushes in Australia?
Which district was separated from New South Wales to form a new colony in 1836?
Which district was separated from New South Wales to form a new colony in 1836?
In which year did the infamous anti-Chinese miner riot take place in Young?
In which year did the infamous anti-Chinese miner riot take place in Young?
Which town in New South Wales became the site of the introduction of skiing to Australia by Norwegians?
Which town in New South Wales became the site of the introduction of skiing to Australia by Norwegians?
What event in 1859 led to the separation of Queensland as a new colony?
What event in 1859 led to the separation of Queensland as a new colony?
Which colony became known as the Australian stronghold of protectionism, liberalism, and radicalism?
Which colony became known as the Australian stronghold of protectionism, liberalism, and radicalism?
What characterized New South Wales politically, even after being demographically less affected by the gold rushes?
What characterized New South Wales politically, even after being demographically less affected by the gold rushes?
What did gold bring to Australia's society during this period besides wealth?
What did gold bring to Australia's society during this period besides wealth?
