‘Australia and Modern World past-present’

By fossmit

  • Victorian Gold rush 1851-60

    Victorian Gold rush 1851-60
    This very,very important part of our history has had an enormous impact on us today as a nation. The gold rush brought us fame, wealth a population and a standing ground as our country
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    ‘Australia and Modern World past-present’

  • Wall st, Crash 1929

    Wall st, Crash 1929
    This event affected Australia more because it caused us to go into depression alond with the world due to all the brankruptcies and failures.

  • Anschlus between Germany and Austria 12march 1938

    Anschlus between Germany and Austria 12march 1938
    I think Germany regaining Austria had more of an affect on Australia because this lead to Germany’s contiuous raiding over other countries in search for power. Some of these countries included our sister nations which lead us being involved in the war.

  • The BlitzSept 1940-may 1941

    The BlitzSept 1940-may 1941
    I’d say that the Blitz is more significant to our land because if the UK was defeated then the whole of the Commonwealth would’ve come under control of the Germans including Australia.

  • Fall of Singapore15th of feb 1942

    Fall of Singapore15th of feb 1942
    This event is more signoficant to Australia because we were involved in the battle with the Japs and it was closer to our home turf therefore effecting us more.

  • White Australia Policy 1949-1973

    White Australia Policy 1949-1973
    The White Australian policy I think has had a greater effect on our history because it has limited immigrants, cultures and our society.

  • The Snowy Mountains Scheme 1949-74

    The Snowy Mountains Scheme 1949-74
    This event in our history has a great affect due to its significance even for us today. These dams and water systems are very important to our lives today and with it many migrants came as well to help biuld the project.

  • Cuban Missile Crisis Oct 1962

    Cuban Missile Crisis Oct 1962
    The Cuban Missile Crisis is I think more improtant to our history because it has effected the way we approach Cuba today as American citizens are still nit allowed in Cuba.

  • 1967 Referendum

    1967 Referendum
    The referendum is very important to the Australian history of events because it the time when the Native Australians stared to get proper rights and says in things.

  • Refugee Boats 2010- preasent

    Refugee Boats 2010- preasent
    AS a country we have had a lot of immigrants come to our lands and the stress it puts on it is tremendous. The refugees on bats getting into our country illegally has brought its downs as well and its affecting our nation as a whole.