The set of laws for the country

One reason for promoting Federation was ...

to improve travel and trade between colonies

What was a reason to some people did not want Federation

we are worried other colonies will control us

What was the Magna Carta? There are two answers

The Magna Carta stated that the king must follow the law., It was one of the first documents to state that citizens had rights.

a yes or no vote on a government issue

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Constitution is ...
The set of laws for the country
the way of working out arguments
someone nominated to stand for election
the group of people elected to govern the nation
2
Prior to Federation, Australia was divided into 6 separate ...
Convict Settlements
British Colonies
States
Capitals
3
One reason for promoting Federation was ...
to improve travel and trade between colonies
so women could vote
to become a rich nation
so Henry Parkes could be leader
4
Federation means
the process of making a person a citizen
the forming of one nation
a public vote taken on a question of governement
the set of laws for a country
5
What was a reason to some people did not want Federation
so Aboriginal people could vote
so women could vote
we are worried other colonies will control us
they weren't sure where the capital should be
6
Henry Parkes was known as...
The Father of Federation
The Father of Parliament
The First Premier
The First Prime Minister
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What was the Magna Carta? There are two answers
The Magna Carta stated that the king must follow the law.
They were rules written by King John.
It was the constitution of Australia
It was one of the first documents to state that citizens had rights.
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How many colonies were there before Federation?
6
8
4
15
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What were the 6 British Colonies prior to Federation
WA, NT, SA, QLD, VIC, NSW
WA, NZ, SA, QLD, VIC, NSW
WA, SA, QLD, VIC TAS NSW
SA, WA, NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC
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Federation gave Australia a set of rules for the country called the ...
Constitution
Government
Parliament
Capital
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The official date of Australia's Federation is
01/01/1899
01/02/1877
01/01/1901
01/01/1900
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A referendum is ...
a yes or no vote on a government issue
a set of laws for a country
the elected representatives who meet at parliament
the group of people elected to make laws

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