Australia's Federation and Trade Impact

What year did the Australian Federation occur?

• 1890

• 1901

• 1910

• 1920

Which of the following was a major reason for the Federation of Australia?

• To increase taxes

• To unify the railway systems

• To separate from the British Empire

• To create a new language

How did trade tariffs impact the Australian colonies before Federation?

• They made goods cheaper

• They encouraged free trade

• They created trade barriers between colonies

• They had no impact

Which of the following is a key trade partner of Australia today?

• Brazil

• China

• Russia

• South Africa

What role did the people of Australia play in the Federation process?

• They had no role

• They voted in referendums

• They were forced to accept it

• They protested against it

What was one of the main benefits of Federation for trade in Australia?

• Increased tariffs between states

• Free trade between states

• More taxes on goods

• Less competition

Which Australian state was the last to agree to join the Federation?

• New South Wales

• Victoria

• Western Australia

• Queensland

What is a tariff?

• A type of currency

• A tax on imports or exports

• A form of government

• A type of trade agreement

Which document officially marked the beginning of the Australian Federation?

• The Australian Constitution

• The Treaty of Federation

• The Commonwealth Act

• The Federation Agreement

How did Federation affect the movement of people between Australian states?

• It restricted movement

• It allowed free movement

• It required passports

• It increased tariffs