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The Eureka Stockade

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During the Victorian gold rush, who could vote on the goldfields?

All migrants

Only women

Only men who owned significant land (correct)

No one

What was the purpose of the gold licence fees?

To provide democratic rights

To support the British government

To fund the goldfields (correct)

To encourage migration

What were some of the backgrounds of the migrants who joined the Victorian gold rush?

Only Chartists

Only greedy foreigners

Only European migrants

British democracy campaigners and anti-government protesters (correct)

What did the new arrivals in Ballarat find regarding their democratic hopes?

<p>Their democratic hopes were dashed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the gold rush on the population of Ballarat?

<p>The population of Ballarat increased significantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge about the Eureka Stockade and its significance in Australian history. Explore the events leading up to the rebellion, the key players involved, and the lasting impact it had on democracy and tax practices in Australia.