Migration Flashcards
(25 cards)
How far did the message go when they found gold?
Overseas
What was it like living in the gold fields?
It was hot,tough and very little food and water
Why did the Europeans see the Chinese different to themselves?
The Europeans didn’t like them because:
They worked on Sunday/Sunday was the Europeans day of rest
They did tailoring
Dressed differently
Didn’t speak English and had different costumes
Used more water in there mining
How many people migrated to Australia?
500,000 people
What dose populate or perish mean?
Populate you country or you will be invaded
What were a few reasons why people came to Australia?
- bombing
- gold
- War
What was the main region people migrated after the introduction of the immigration policy?
Europe
When did pearling began in Broome?
1815
What were Australians like when they found gold?
They became crazy
Where did the largest group of divers come from?
Japanese
What are some dangers that pearl divers risk?
Cyclones
Sharks
The bends
What happened in 1850?
Pearling began in Western Australia
In the mining on the goldfields was lots or little food and water?
Little
Australia supported immigration for a few reasons what are they?
Defence of the country Workers Economy Links to Britain Refugees
Would you have to pass a test that the language you didn’t know?
Yes
Would you have to pass a test that the language you didn’t know?
Yes
How many years did it take to build the snowy mountains scheme?
25 years
How many countries regarded as the beginning of multiculturalism?
30 countries
How many people worked on the snowy mountains scheme?
More than 100,000 people
How many major dams were used in the snowy mountains scheme?
16
How many power stations were used in the snowy mountains scheme?
7
How many pumping station were used in the snowy mountains scheme?
1
How many kilometres of underground tunnels were in the snowy mountains scheme?
80 kilometres
How much did it cost to build the snowy mountains scheme?
More than $820 million dollars
