EXAM History Flashcards
What was a day of mourning?
On the 26th of January, 1938, Jack Patten and William Cooper protested as part of the Aborigines Progressive Association. They appealed for full citizen status and equality within the community. A 10 point plan was made for equality and included work, owning houses and having a bank account.
What was a day of mourning?
On the 26th of January, 1938, Jack Patten and William Cooper protested as part of the Aborigines Progressive Association. They appealed for full citizen status and equality within the community. A 10 point plan was made for equality and included work, owning houses and having a bank account.
Brief summary of WWII
The war in Europe began on September 1, 1939 with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany, and concluded on September 2, 1945, with the official surrender of the last Axis nation, Japan. In Europe, the war ended earlier with the unconditional surrender of Germany on May 8, 1945
What was the 1967 Referendum?
A referendum is the only way to change the Australian Constitution. Up until then the Aboriginal people were not recognised as people but were seen as flora and fauna. It took 10 years to gain enough 10 million signatures so the government would look at their claim. 90.7% of people voted yes to the proposal and allowed the Aboriginals to finally be recognised by law as people.
What was the Stolen Genreation?
This is when children were removed from their families and were sent to institutions or adopted by whites. It was believed the children would be raised better and become “civilised.” It was to remove the culture from the aboriginals and hoped that full bloods would die out. From the 1930’s assimilation acts were brought in to allow this to happen.
What are some organisations helping connect the stolen generation to their families?
“Link up” and “Close the Gap”
What was the Wave Hill protest?
On August 23, 1966, 200 indigenous stockmen walked off the property in protest to the unfair conditions. The moved to Wattie Creek as it contained several sacred sights and had a reliable water source. The Aboriginals were offered larger wages and new homes but all they wanted was equal pay and their land back. On August 16, 1975, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam handed back the land to the traditional owners, Vincent Lingari.
Define decolonisation
Allowing a country to become self governed or independent
Define discrimination
Making a distinction in favour for or against a person or thing based on the group, class or cater gory to which they belong
Define segregation
The separation of races due to racism
What so the treaty of Versailles
Signed on 28th of June 1919 it is a peace settlement between the allies and Germany. Signed shortly after world war 1 it laid the blame of the whole war on Germany
What were the key terms of the treaty of Versailles?
It restricted the size of Germany’s military, made them hand over their navy to the allies, made Germany pay compensation to the allies and removed a large chunk of Germany’s territory.
What was the League of Nations?
The League of Nations was formed after the treaty of Versailles was signed. It’s primary aim was to prevent war and guard world peace however it was often referred to as a ‘toothless tiger’ as it had no real power. To send in armed forces into a country to prevent war all 42 members must agree or it cannot go ahead so nothing ever happened.
What were the roaring 20’s?
A carefree time when people put the war behind them. New technologies and advertisement contributed to the name.
What was the Great Depression?
It began on the 24th of October, 1929 when the New York stock exchange fell. Unemployment levels were high, malnourished children collapsed at school and Australians were living in shanty towns in makeshift shelters made form whatever they could find.
What is fascism?
Fascism is a government system led by a dictator who had complete power. It had intense nationalism, a violent opposition to socialism, the glorification of war and strong racism.
What is Capitalism?
Capitalism is when the economy is largely in the hands of private individuals who own and control the means of production. It is a democracy where it believes in a free and competitive market, which allows opportunity to flourish.
What is Communism
Communism is a system in which cites ins share property and wealth based on their need. There is no private ownership and is a dictatorship where religion does not exist and everyone is equal.
What was the Cummergunga walk off?
On the4th of February, 1989, Jack Patten was arrested because he spoke out about their poor living conditions. In protest, 200 people crossed the Murray river into Victoria. This was huge because they weren’t allowed off the reserve without the owners permission. They used small boats to cross the river
What was the Abo Call
It was a newspaper edited by Jack Patten that was for aboriginals and spoke out about the wrongs done to them. It was started up around the day of mourning
Wo was faith Bandler and what was the FCAA?
Faith Bandler was an Islander woman who was a campaign director and collected votes for the referendum. FCAA stood for the Federal Council of Aboriginal Advancement which she helped found.
Who was William Cooper?
Born in 1861 William Cooper was an Aboriginal activist. He collected 1814 signatures for a petition to King George. They wished for the King to prevent their extinction, give them their rights back and allow a person of their choice to represent them in Federal Parliament. The petition was blocked by the commonwealth and never made it to the King. Cooper also lead the first protest for Aboriginal rights in 1938.
Who were the leaders of the countries?
Germany - Hitler Italy - Mussolini Russia - Stalin England - Winston Churchill Australia - John Curtin US - Roosevelt
What is appeasement?
This is when the British and other countries gave in to Japan, Germany and Italy hoping the would be satisfied. Germany announced they had an Air Force, were given a navy and no one stopped hitler when he took Rhineland.
Why did Aus go to war and what was Menzies speech?
Robert Menzies, Prime Minister at the start of the war, declared on radio that because England had declared war on Germany, “Australia is also at war”
What were major battles in WWII?
Battle of Kokoda, Battle of Britain, Battle of the Coral Sea, Battle of Dunkirk, Pacific War
What happened at Singapore?
The fall of Singapore was when a British commander surrendered to a meagre Japanese army that would have run out of ammo. This occurred after the fall of Malaya and made Prime Minister Curtin bring our troops home.
What happened at Kokoda?
The only Australian troops left to fight in Papua New Guinea were the Militia. These men first clashed with the Japanese Awala, they then carried out a fighting retreat until reinforcements came and the Japanese ran out of food and had to retreat.
What is militia
Units of volunteer and conscripted militiamen. Barely trained, under-equipped, poorly supplied and vastly outnumbered.
