Living Conditions in the 1900s

Based on the graph, roughly how much did the population increase from 1850 to 1900?

• 3,500,000

• 4,500,000
• 2,500,000
• 1,000,000

How did living conditions in 1900 in Australia vary for different social groups?

• Living conditions were the same for all social groups.

• Living conditions varied significantly between different social groups.

• There were no significant differences in living conditions among social groups.

• Living conditions were better for lower social groups.

Describe the living conditions of large working-class families in inner-city slums around 1900.

• They lived in spacious and well-maintained homes.

• They had access to modern amenities and healthcare.

• They lived in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions.

• They enjoyed a high standard of living with ample leisure time.

The living conditions of Aboriginal peoples who moved into fringe camps on the edges of towns and cities can be described as:

• Comfortable and well-equipped

• Challenging and impoverished

• Luxurious and modern

• Stable and prosperous

In rural areas, how did most people collect water?

• Piped into homes

• Collected rainwater in tanks

• Bought from vendors

After the 1880s, what replaced gas in street lamps across Australia's towns and cities?

• Electricity

• Kerosene

• Candles

• Oil

The role of 'nightmen' in the 19th century sanitation system was to:

• collect and dispose of human waste during the night

• repair and maintain street lamps

• patrol the streets for safety

• deliver mail and packages

What caused the outbreak of the bubonic plague in Australia in 1900?

• Poor sanitation practices
• Infected rats and fleas
• Contaminated water supply
• Airborne bacteria

How many Australians were killed by the bubonic plague in the next decade after 1900?

Describe the measures taken to control the bubonic plague outbreak in Australia in 1900.

• Quarantine and sanitation measures were implemented.

• Vaccination campaigns were widespread.

• The use of antibiotics was prevalent.

• No measures were taken.