The Evolution of Australian Statehood Quiz
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What was traveling between Australian colonies like in the late 1800s?

  • Similar to traveling to a different country with immigration checks (correct)
  • Quick and efficient with no need for immigration papers
  • Only required a change of trains due to different rail sizes
  • Smooth and seamless with no border controls

    • Why did travelers between New South Wales and Queensland have to change trains?

  • To switch to a faster train
  • To experience a different mode of transportation
  • To undergo immigration checks
  • Due to the different sizes of the rails (correct)

    • What historical factor contributed to the different laws and leaders in Australian states?

  • The establishment of distinct cultural traditions
  • The implementation of different currency systems
  • The time when Australian states were separate colonies (correct)
  • The introduction of new immigration policies

    • Who was pushing for the creation of a united Australian government?

    <p>Henry Parkes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia proclaimed?

    <p>1901</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?

    <p>Edmund Barton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which colony was not initially keen on joining the federation?

    <p>Western Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people were not included in the Australian constitution?

    <p>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who made a significant impact by convincing the colonies to give federation another chance?

    <p>Alfred Deakin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state had recently given women the right to vote and wanted the whole country to have that right?

    <p>South Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was part of a new generation born and bred in Australia, advocating for a united country?

    <p>Alfred Deakin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event led to the drafting of a new constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia?

    <p>People voting for representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which colony was a British colony and could have joined the new country but decided to stay out of it?

    <p>New Zealand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue concerning the bigger, richer states during the federation discussions?

    <p>Sharing money with the poorer ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What powers were retained by the states after the federation?

    <p>Lawmaking and tax collecting powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were trips between Australian colonies in the late 1800s similar to traveling to different countries?

    <p>Trips between Australian colonies in the late 1800s were similar to traveling to different countries because travelers could be stopped at the border by immigration and had to change trains due to the different rail sizes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical factor contributed to the different laws and leaders in Australian states?

    <p>The historical factor that contributed to the different laws and leaders in Australian states was the time when Australian states were separate colonies, each with its own laws and leaders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What warning is given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers in the story?

    <p>A warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers is given, as the story contains images of people who have died.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the experience of immigration between Australian colonies in the late 1800s?

    <p>In the late 1800s, immigration between Australian colonies involved being stopped at the border by immigration and possibly being searched, similar to traveling to a different country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical event led to the need for travelers between New South Wales and Queensland to change trains?

    <p>The historical event that led to the need for travelers between New South Wales and Queensland to change trains was the different rail sizes between the two colonies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Henry Parkes' speech in 1889?

    <p>It led to discussions about federation and the push to unite the Australian colonies as a single country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the major concerns and issues during the federation discussions?

    <p>Concerns included the distribution of money among states, the rights of smaller states, and the location of the nation's capital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia after the federation?

    <p>Edmund Barton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the federation have on the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

    <p>They were not included in the constitution and faced greater difficulty in immigrating to Australia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What powers were retained by the states after the federation?

    <p>The states retained lawmaking and tax collecting powers, while the federal government handled defense and immigration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the drafting of a new constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia?

    <p>The event that led to the drafting of a new constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia was the push for federation and the advocacy for a united Australian government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia proclaimed?

    <p>The Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed in 1901.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?

    <p>The first Prime Minister of Australia was Edmund Barton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which colony was not initially keen on joining the federation?

    <p>Western Australia was not initially keen on joining the federation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What powers were retained by the states after the federation?

    <p>After the federation, the states retained a lot of their lawmaking and tax collecting powers, while the federal government would run things like defence and immigration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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