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Late Colonial and Early Twentieth-Century Australia

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The population of Victoria grew from over 10,000 in 1840 to more than half a million by 1860.

True

Chinese immigrants did not play a significant role in the gold rushes in Australia.

False

The Victorian government welcomed Chinese immigrants with open arms during the gold rushes.

False

The heavy licence fee imposed on miners by the Victorian government during the gold rushes was widely accepted and supported.

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The squatters used their wealth and education to help ordinary people gain access to land through the Selection Acts.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Eureka Stockade in the development of Australia?

The Eureka Stockade was significant as it symbolized the protest against the heavy licence fee imposed on miners by the Victorian government during the gold rushes. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Selection Acts impact the lives of ordinary people in Australia?

The Selection Acts were intended to give ordinary people access to land and independence, but they failed as squatters used their wealth and education to manipulate the system, leading to poverty for many small landholders. Signup and view all the answers

Why did tension often arise between Chinese immigrants and European diggers during the gold rushes in Victoria?

Tension often arose due to the vastly different cultures of the Chinese immigrants and European diggers, leading to conflicts on the goldfields. Signup and view all the answers

What led to the emergence of a wealthy aristocracy known as the 'squattocracy' in Australia?

The squattocracy emerged with the growth of the pastoral industries, as squatters used their wealth and education to dominate the land, leaving many small landholders impoverished on unproductive plots. Signup and view all the answers

What were the consequences of Melbourne's rapid growth and development in the 1890s?

Melbourne's rapid growth and development in the 1890s brought significant economic development and business opportunities, but it also led to challenges such as petty crime, poor sewerage systems, and high rates of disease. Signup and view all the answers