Federation and the Constitution
Describe the significant individuals, events and ideas that led to Australia's Federation in 1901, the Constitution and the democratic system of government
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- Explain reasons for Federation such as defence, trade between the colonies, immigration and a shared national identity
- Describe the roles of significant individuals (e.g. Henry Parkes and his 1889 Tenterfield Oration, Edmund Barton as first Prime Minister, and Catherine Helen Spence, who stood for the 1897 Federal Convention)
- Explain that the Constitution was approved by voters in colonial referendums and came into effect on 1 January 1901, and name one thing it does (e.g. sets up the Commonwealth Parliament)
“Can your child explain why the colonies joined together to become one nation in 1901 — and name someone who helped make Federation happen?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- History
- Domain
- Modern History
- Age range
- Ages 11–12
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