Australian Federation

Before the federation, what were the six colonies of Australia?

• Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania

• Northern Territories, Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania

• Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart

• Tasmania, South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, Northern Territories, Australian Capital Territory

Who was the man who delivered a speech at Tenterfield, New South Wales, calling on the colonies to federate?

• Sir William Tenterfield

• Edmund Barton

• John Howard

• Sir Henry Parkes

In which year was the first referendum?

• 1901

• 1891

• 1898

• 1889

In which year was the second referendum?

• 1899

• 1891

• 1898

• 1900

Who was responsible for the 'Corowa Plan'?

• Edmund Barton

• Robert Menzies

• Malcolm Turnbull

• Sir John Quick

Which colony was the last to hold a referendum?

• Tasmania

• Western Australia

• Victoria

• Queensland

What was the date of the Australian Federation?

• 26th January, 1788

• 25th December, 1985

• 1st January, 1901

• 1st February, 2010

Who is known as 'The Father of Federation'?

• Sir Henry Parkes

• Sir Elton John

• Sir Edmund Barton

• Sir John Quick

Who was Australia's first Prime Minister?

• Captain James Cook

• Captain Jack Sparrow

• Sir Edmund Barton

• Sir John Quick

Which of the following was a reason FOR Federation?

• Rich colonies did not want to share their wealth with the poorer colonies.

• Australia could be put on the world map.

• It was too hard and too many important decisions would need to be made.

• There would be one army, one postal service and one rail gauge.