5 Questions
During the Victorian gold rush, who could vote on the goldfields?
Only men who owned significant land
What was the purpose of the gold licence fees?
To fund the goldfields
What were some of the backgrounds of the migrants who joined the Victorian gold rush?
British democracy campaigners and anti-government protesters
What did the new arrivals in Ballarat find regarding their democratic hopes?
Their democratic hopes were dashed
What was the impact of the gold rush on the population of Ballarat?
The population of Ballarat increased significantly
Study Notes
Voting on the Goldfields
- Only those who owned a certain amount of property or had a particular income could vote on the goldfields during the Victorian gold rush.
Purpose of Gold Licence Fees
- The purpose of gold licence fees was to raise revenue for the government.
Backgrounds of Migrants
- Many migrants who joined the Victorian gold rush were from diverse backgrounds, including:
- Miners from California
- Ex-convicts from Tasmania
- Chinese immigrants
- British soldiers
- Irish farmers
Democratic Hopes in Ballarat
- The new arrivals in Ballarat found that their democratic hopes were limited, as they had no voting rights and were subject to the authority of the gold commissioners.
Impact of Gold Rush on Ballarat's Population
- The gold rush transformed Ballarat's population, which grew rapidly from a small village to a bustling town with a diverse population of over 40,000 people.
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