Week 8 Assisted Migration

What is assisted migration?

• A process where migrants help each other move to Australia

• A process where governments help migrants move to Australia

• A process where migrants move to Australia without any assistance

• A process where governments prevent migrants from moving to Australia

What type of ships started traveling to Australia in the 1850s?

• Cruise ships

• Submarines

• Submarines

• Steam ships

Why did the colonies need to increase their populations?

• To decrease the demand for services

• To rely solely on convicts

• To set up farms and businesses

• To ensure a high criminal population

Why did the colonies not rely solely on convicts to build the colonies?

• Convicts were not skilled enough

• There weren't enough convicts

• Convicts were not allowed in the colonies

• Convicts were too expensive

What advantage did steam ships have over sailing ships?

• Constant speed

• Faster journey

• Faster journey

• Better food

Why was migration to Australia encouraged?

• To increase the population of the colonies

• To encouraged convicts to live in Australia

• To decrease the population of the colonies

• To prevent free settlers from moving to Australia

What was the duration of the journey to Australia by sailing ship?

• 1 month

• Up to 4 months

• 1 week

• 1 year

Where did most assisted migrants come from during the 19th Century?

• Australia

• United Kingdom

• United States of America

• Germany

What was the mode of transportation for the journey to Australia in the 19th Century?

• Boat

• Airplane

• Train

• Car

What did steam ships have that sailing ships did not?

• Candles

• electricity

• oil lanterns

• refrigerators