The Australian Gold Rushes

What event marked the beginning of the Australian gold rushes?

• Discovery of gold in New South Wales

• Discovery of gold in Victoria

• Eureka Stockade rebellion

• Introduction of the secret ballot

Which region in Victoria was known for its bustling goldfields during the gold rush?

• Ballarat and Bendigo Creek

• Sydney and Melbourne

• Perth and Adelaide

• Brisbane and Darwin

What was a significant social change that resulted from the Eureka Stockade rebellion?

• Voting rights for miners

• End of gold mining

• Introduction of mining taxes

• Ban on Chinese miners

What was one of the challenges faced by miners on the goldfields?

• Overcrowded and dangerous living conditions

• Lack of gold discoveries

• Strict government regulations

• Abundance of food supplies

How did the Australian gold rushes impact the population of Australia between 1851 and 1871?

• The population quadrupled

• The population decreased

• The population remained the same

• The population doubled