Reasons for Federation- 10.15

The federation of Australia refers to...

• All states and territories engaging in trade.

• All states and territories agreeing to the White Australia policy.

• All states and territories joining to form a single nation.

• Conflict between states and territories.

Which country became a model for Australia's idea of itself and its future?

• United States

• England

• Scotland

• Japan

Improvements in ___________ brought people in Australian colonies closer together

• Medicine

• Farming

• Infrastructure

• Transport and communication

Which of the following was not a major factor that contributed to the federation of Australia?

• The Gold Rush

• Defence

• Economy

• Colonies sharing the same goals

Why were some colonists in Australia worried about European countries setting up colonies in Africa and Asia?

• They feared for the lives of the African and Asian people

• They feared that Europeans might also takeover Australian territory

• They didn't want Europeans to own more land then they already had

• They wanted to set up colonies of their own in Africa and Asia

Who recommended the creation of an Australian government?

• Sir Bevan Edwards

• Sir Henry Parkes

• Captain James Cook

• Sir Samuel Griffith

What do many historians believe was the main reason for federation?

• To achieve a greater population than Britain

• So they compete in the Olympic Games as a nation

• So they would become one of the largest countries (by land area) in the world

• To strengthen the economy

What are tariffs?

• Weapons

• Taxes

• Police Officers

• Money

In Victoria, _________ were placed on all goods entering the colony from interstate or overseas.

• Price deductions

• 'Made in Australia' stamps

• Protective tarifs

Who supported the removal of tariffs?

• Indigenous Australians

• Overseas traders

• Farmers

• Bush Hawkers