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📊 Part 1: Interpreting Sources (Population graphs & Map)

Use the provided population graphs (1945–1975) and the migration origins map to answer Questions 1–4.

1. According to the 1945–1975 population graphs, which factor contributed most to Australia's population growth in the 1950s?

Natural increase (births minus deaths)

Assisted migrant arrivals from Europe

Refugee arrivals from Asia

Internal migration from rural to urban areas

2. The highest annual migrant arrivals on the graph occur approximately in which period?

1945–1955

1955–1965

1965–1975

1970–1980

3. Check all push factors that apply to people leaving Vietnam around 1975 (use the map and narrative):

Armed conflict and fear for safety

Lack of economic opportunity

Government policy encouraging emigration

Natural disaster causing long-term food shortages

4. Match each origin (left) with the most appropriate reason or period for migration to Australia (right).
A. Vietnam
B. United Kingdom
C. Italy
D. Greece
E. China
1. Post‑war assisted migration for labour (1950s–1960s)
2. Refugees after 1975 (war and evacuation)
3. Economic migration and family reunification (1960s–1970s)
4. Skilled and business migrants (1960s onwards)
5. Early settlers and cultural ties (post‑WWII British movement)

Success criteria (Part 1): I can interpret changes on a population graph (1945–1975), identify major migrant source regions on a map, and explain basic push/pull factors.

Differentiation strategies: Provide labelled graph excerpts for students who need visual support; allow students with literacy needs to answer verbally or use bullet points.

Extension activity: Calculate the percentage increase in migrant arrivals between two labelled years on the graph and justify historical causes in a short paragraph.

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Historical Skills (Narrative & Timeline)

Read the short migrant narrative below before answering Questions 5–8.

Excerpt — Nguyen family, 1975: "In April 1975 our village was terrified. My father heard the news in the market that the city had fallen on 30/04/1975. We left with only small bags, travelling by boat to neighbouring countries. In Australia we were greeted by volunteers; it took time to find work, but our children went to school and learnt English quickly. We remember both fear and relief."

5. In one sentence, state the main reason the Nguyen family left Vietnam. _________
6. Name two primary or secondary sources you would use to verify the narrator's account (for example: arrival records, newspaper articles). List them and explain briefly why each is useful.
7. Timeline ordering: Put these key migration events in chronological order (write 1, 2, 3 next to each). Use dates where possible.

Event A: End of the Vietnam War — 30/04/1975

Event B: Start of large-scale European assisted migration (post‑WWII) — c.1945–1960

Event C: Phasing out of the White Australia policy (official end 1973, final changes 1975)

8. Extension response (advanced learners): Propose a brief research question comparing the experiences of Vietnamese refugees and 1950s European migrants. List 3 research steps and one type of source you would prioritise.

Success criteria (Part 2): I can summarise a first‑hand narrative, select appropriate sources for verification, and sequence key events on a timeline using dates.

Differentiation strategies: Provide sentence starters for students who need support (e.g. "The family left because..."); allow advanced students to produce a short oral presentation instead of a written answer.

Extension activity: Create a two‑minute oral history interview plan to collect testimony from a migrant in your community. Include three questions and ethical considerations (consent, accuracy).

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