Everything Flashcards
Where did the news of gold discoveries travel to
The first adjoining colonies
What was Vic worried about with people knowing the news about the discoveries
Vic was worried about convicts and migrants coming from NSW and Van demons land (Tas)
What ships were used to transport people
Clipper ships
Was it more expensive to come to Aus then North America
Yes. It cost 5x as much
The idea of instant riches inspired how many people to come to Aus
Inspired 200,000 British and Irish to come at their own expense
Where did most migrants come from
Most came from England, Scotland, Ireland, Germans and Americans
Who followed the main pull of migrants and where did they come from which gave them an edge on other migrants
Swiss Italians from Ticino who commonly borrowed money to come to Aus. They had experience mining from Ticino Valley giving them an edge over other miners
Was it dangerous to sail to aus?
Yes because of the rugged coastline and sickness
How were many Chinese ppl living at the time.
Many lived in poverty and were debited to warlords
Did the govs assist ppl going to aus
no. ppl came at their own expense
What was happening in Ireland at the time
Irish potato famine, 95% went North America 5% went to aus
Who did the brits not want to associate with
The Chinese, ate dif food, spoke dif lan and practice dif culture/traditions
