Federation in Australia. Year 6 HASS

What year did Federation happen in Australia?

• 2000

• 1900

• 1901

• 1801

• 1800

Who was considered the Father of Federation?

• Edmund Barton

• Henry Parkes

• Alfred Deakin

• Lachlan Macquarie

Which of the following are arguments against Federation? (pick all that apply)

• The single rail system would be inconvenient.

• Poorer, small colonies would be disadvantaged

• The defence force would be weaker

• Labour would become too expensive

—————————— delivered the Tenterfield Oration.

Before Federation, how many British colonies did Australia have?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which of the following were reasons FOR Federation?

• National pride

• Standard rail gauge

• Stronger defence force

• All of the above

Who was the first Prime Minister of the nation of Australia?

• Sir Edmund Barton

• Sir Henry Parkes

• Scomo

• Alfred Deakin

Did the British colonies work together, or look after themselves?

• Work together

• Look after themselves

Which colony was Henry Parkes Premier of?

• Victoria

• South Australia

• Queensland

• New South Wales

Which of these events happened first?

• Tenterfield Oration

• Corowa Conference

• Henry Parkes becomes Premier of NSW

• Federation