Questions and Answers
True or false: The White Australia policy was enacted in 1970s?
False
True or false: The White Australia policy was based on the belief that Australia should be a predominantly white country?
True
True or false: The Immigration Restriction Act 1901 gave the Australian government the power to exclude immigrants on racial grounds?
True
True or false: The White Australia policy included the exclusion of certain ethnic groups, such as Chinese and Kanakas, from Australia altogether?
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True or false: The dictation test required immigrants to pass a test in a language other than English?
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Study Notes
White Australia Policy
- Enacted in 1901, shortly after the federation of the Australian colonies, and remained in place until the 1970s.
- Aimed to restrict non-European immigration to Australia, based on the belief that Australia should be a predominantly white country.
- Believed non-white immigrants would pose a threat to Australia's social and economic fabric.
Immigration Restriction Act 1901
- Gave the Australian government the power to exclude immigrants on racial grounds.
- Enabled the government to discriminate against non-white immigrants.
Dictation Test
- Required immigrants to pass a test in English language to enter the country.
- Used to restrict non-white immigration, particularly from Asian countries.
Exclusion of Ethnic Groups
- Certain ethnic groups, such as Chinese and Kanakas, were excluded from Australia altogether.
- Denied entry to immigrants based on their race and ethnicity, rather than their skills or qualifications.
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