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Understanding Australian Federation
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Understanding Australian Federation
📚 Part 1: Understanding Federation
1. What does 'federation' mean?
When one colony takes over all the others
When separate colonies join together to form one country
When colonies fight against each other
When colonies trade with other countries
2. When did Australia become a federation?
1788
1850
1901
1915
3. Before federation, Australia was made up of:
Six separate colonies
Three separate countries
One united country
Eight separate territories
4. Which of these might be reasons why the colonies wanted to federate? (Tick all that apply)
Better defence against other countries
Easier trade between colonies
Common laws and government
To become separate from Britain
✏️ Part 2: Thinking About Federation
5. In your own words, explain what federation means:
6. Complete this sentence: Before 1901, if someone wanted to travel from Sydney to Melbourne, they would have been travelling from the colony of _________________ to the colony of _________________.
7. Write one question you have about Australian Federation that you would like to find out more about:
8. Why do you think federation was an important step in Australia's history? Give at least two reasons:
🌟 Part 3: Extension Activity
9. Challenge: Imagine you lived in 1900 and had to convince people in your colony to vote 'yes' for federation. Write a short speech (3-4 sentences) explaining the benefits:
10. Reflection: One thing I learned today about federation is:
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