Federation Pt2

What does "FEDERATION" mean?

• When people meet as a group.
• Joining together of a states or colonies to form a nation.
• Something that means you put things together.
• A type of money

What is the exact date of Federation?

• January 1st, 1901
• January 1st, 1900
• January 2nd, 1902
• January 1st, 1899

Why was Federation necessary?

• Defence, Tariffs, Transport and Immigration

• Train lines

• Tax

• Swagmen

Why was Canberra chosen as the capital city?

• Because Parliament house was already built in Canberra.
• Sydney and Melbourne both wanted to be the capital so they picked a place in the middle.
• It was closest to the middle of all the States and Territories.
• Because it has lovely weather and is close to the snow.

Federation gave Australians a set of laws for the country called a

• Captial
• Book
• Constitution
• Federation

The Tenterfield Oration was

• a song written and sung by Henry Parkes.
• a speech calling for better rights for women.
• a speech calling for federation.

After Federation, Aboriginal people had a lot more rights and better living conditions.

• True
• False

Women in Australia have always been allowed to vote?

• Yes
• No

Who made the laws for Australia before federation?

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor-General

• The Queen of England

• Each colony (subject to law making power of the British Parliament)