Federation
The Birth Of The Nation
January 1st 1901
What is Federation?
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Uniting all of the colonies into single
government is called Federation
Federation is a system of government in
which several states form a unity but
remain independent in their own affairs
A central government is created with
authority to deal with certain matters
outlined in a constitution
Why did Federation occur?
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Federation came about due to a long
debate that began in the 19th century
In 1847 Earl Grey suggested that if the
separate colonies of NSW, Queensland,
Victoria and the others combined it would
simplify the postal, immigration, rail and
road systems on the continent
Why did Federation occur?
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Each of the colonies had their own systems
of transport, postage, customs, railways,
laws and government
Uniting all of the colonies under a single
government would combine all of these
systems under a single organisation
Factors against Federation
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Geography and distance
Attitude of New South Wales
Tradition
Fears of smaller colonies
Loss of power
The labour movement
No reasons for federation
Queensland’s cane farmers
More urgent issues
Factors for Federation
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Growing Australian nationalism
Better communications
Defence
Immigration
Trade
Influential people
British support
Compromise between colonies
Year Nine History
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Heading: Federation
Copy first paragraph on page 13 into
books. Highlight important words.
Copy Source 2.1 into books.
Complete Test Your Understanding 1, 2, 3
and 4 on pages 13 and 14
Trace map on page 14 into books
Year 9 history homework
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Week 5: Retroactive History Text Book
Page 13: Check Your Understanding 1, 2 and 3
on page 13.
Week 6: Retroactive History Text Book
Page 13: Using Sources 1, 2 and 3 on page 13.
Assessment Task Due 31st March and not 21st