Migration Flashcards
(50 cards)
How did the discovery of gold change the population?
The population increased because people from other countries came over for gold.
What were the living conditions like?
Tough, had to live in heat and in temporary accommodations like tents, they had minimal water and weren’t experienced. And they didn’t have the right tools to pan for gold.
Where did the European migrants come from?
Mostly Britain
How many Chinese came?
40,000
Why were the Chinese disliked?
Looked different, smelt different, ate different, didn’t speak English, dressed different, sent there gold back to China, different customs, worked on Sunday’s.
What attitudes began to surface?
Racist attitudes, the belief that some people were better than others.
What had the Japanese done in 1942 to scare Australians?
Started conquering islands to the north of Australia.
What was the population of Australia at the end of war?
Seven million
What does “Populate or perish” mean?
Bring more people in to the countries to increase the population or we will get invaded.
List 5 reasons why Australia supported immigration….
- easier to defend the country
- more workers
- links to Britain
- economy
- refugees
What main region did the immigrants come from?
Europe
List some of the countries they came from……
- Britain
- Italy
- Poland
- Yugoslavia
Who introduced the migration policy?
Arthur Caldwell
How did the White Australian policy work?
If you weren’t White you had to pass a written test but it wasn’t in their language. You had to pass to immigrate to Australia.
When did the White Australian policy come out?
1901
What 2 reasons made Australia decide to make the White Australian policy?
- White miners resented Chinese diggers working on the goldfields.
- Later labourers from the pacific islands came.
When was the dictation test discarded?
1958
When was the White Australian policy abolished altogether?
1966
What did Arthur Caldwell want to deport?
Non-White refugees
What were the things people were promised they will get?
Employment and housing
How much did it cost for adults and children to come to Australia from Britain?
10 pounds for adults and free for children.
What was the aim of the scheme?
To get as many white people to Australia as they can.
What were pearls mostly used for?
- buttons
- buckles
- hair combs
- to decorate furniture
What are the dangers of pearl diving?
- shark attacks
- bends
- illness
- cyclones
