Australia's Federation 1896 to 1901

What event stirred politicians into action, leading to the decision to elect delegates for a future constitutional convention?

• The Bathurst Conference 1896

• The Adelaide Convention 1897

• The Sydney Convention 1898

• The Melbourne Convention 1898

How many referendums were held before Australia became a nation?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

In which colony did the first referendum in 1898 not pass due to insufficient votes for federation?

• Queensland

• Tasmania

• New South Wales

• Victoria

What requirement did New South Wales voters have to meet to pass the 1898 referendum?

• 70,000 yes votes

• 71,595 yes votes

• 75% voter turnout

• 80,000 yes votes

In which colony did the second referendum in 1899 face a close vote for federation?

• Queensland

• Victoria

• South Australia

• Tasmania

Which group of people were excluded from voting in some colonies before federation?

• Women

• British men

• Land Owners

What was the final obstacle before Australia could federate as a nation?

• Approval by the British Parliament

• Unanimous vote in all colonies

• Establishment of a new capital city

• Selection of a Governor General

Which colony was the last to agree to join the federation?

• Queensland

• Western Australia

• South Australia

• Tasmania

What year did the Commonwealth of Australia officially become a federation?

• 1898

• 1900

• 1901

• 1902

Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?

• Alfred Deakin

• Edmund Barton

• Chris Watson

• George Reid