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What was traveling between Australian colonies like in the late 1800s?
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?
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?
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?
Who was pushing for the creation of a united Australian government?
In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia proclaimed?
In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia proclaimed?
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
Which colony was not initially keen on joining the federation?
Which colony was not initially keen on joining the federation?
Which group of people were not included in the Australian constitution?
Which group of people were not included in the Australian constitution?
Who made a significant impact by convincing the colonies to give federation another chance?
Who made a significant impact by convincing the colonies to give federation another chance?
Which state had recently given women the right to vote and wanted the whole country to have that right?
Which state had recently given women the right to vote and wanted the whole country to have that right?
Who was part of a new generation born and bred in Australia, advocating for a united country?
Who was part of a new generation born and bred in Australia, advocating for a united country?
Which event led to the drafting of a new constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia?
Which event led to the drafting of a new constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia?
Which colony was a British colony and could have joined the new country but decided to stay out of it?
Which colony was a British colony and could have joined the new country but decided to stay out of it?
What was the main issue concerning the bigger, richer states during the federation discussions?
What was the main issue concerning the bigger, richer states during the federation discussions?
What powers were retained by the states after the federation?
What powers were retained by the states after the federation?
Why were trips between Australian colonies in the late 1800s similar to traveling to different countries?
Why were trips between Australian colonies in the late 1800s similar to traveling to different countries?
What historical factor contributed to the different laws and leaders in Australian states?
What historical factor contributed to the different laws and leaders in Australian states?
What warning is given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers in the story?
What warning is given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers in the story?
What was the experience of immigration between Australian colonies in the late 1800s?
What was the experience of immigration between Australian colonies in the late 1800s?
What historical event led to the need for travelers between New South Wales and Queensland to change trains?
What historical event led to the need for travelers between New South Wales and Queensland to change trains?
What was the significance of Henry Parkes' speech in 1889?
What was the significance of Henry Parkes' speech in 1889?
What were some of the major concerns and issues during the federation discussions?
What were some of the major concerns and issues during the federation discussions?
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia after the federation?
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia after the federation?
What impact did the federation have on the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
What impact did the federation have on the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
What powers were retained by the states after the federation?
What powers were retained by the states after the federation?
What event led to the drafting of a new constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia?
What event led to the drafting of a new constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia?
In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia proclaimed?
In what year was the Commonwealth of Australia proclaimed?
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
Which colony was not initially keen on joining the federation?
Which colony was not initially keen on joining the federation?
What powers were retained by the states after the federation?
What powers were retained by the states after the federation?
