FAAS Flashcards
What were the benefits, in terms food production, of the migration of different cultural groups into Australia between 1830 and 2000.
Australia was introduced to a wide variety of different foods. Able to expand foods that were made, experiment with different flavours and establish an extensive selection of food restaurants
What specific migrant groups arrived when in Australia? (Between 1830 and 2000)
1830’s - Germans
1850’s - Chinese, Scandinavians, Greek, first wave of Americans
1880’s - Italians
1920’s - Second significant group of Americans
1940’s - More american food, Lebanese
1960’s - American food chains
1970’s - Asian migrants: Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea
Discuss the role of specific migrant groups in the 1830’s
Germans migrated to South Australia and established vineyards for wine making.
Discuss the role of specific migrant groups in the 1850’s
Gold Rush brought people from all over the world. This included Chinese migrants who brought staple vegetables to grow and introduced stir fry meals. Scandinavians settled in Victoria and started up the dairy industry with butter and cheese, they also brought their foreign love of crisp breads, cheesecake and smorgasbords. A large Greek community established in Victoria and brought with them their love of vine leaves, feta cheese and filo pastry. The first wave of Americans brought supplies for farming and cooking.
Discuss the role of specific migrant groups in the 1880’s
Large number of Italians came to work in sugarcane fields and timber mills in Queensland, they grew fruits and vegetables and set up a cheese industry.
Discuss the role of specific migrant groups in the 1920’s
Second significant group of American to arrive set up factories producing cereal products (Kellogg’s), soups (Heinz), and cheese products (Kraft)
Discuss the role of specific migrant groups in the 1940’s
The Americans based during WWII brought Coca-Cola, hamburgers, tinned sweet corn, dried vegetables and some frozen foods. A significant number of Lebanese came and opened milk bars and the introduction of traditional Lebanese dishes such as tabouli, falafel and hummus increase.
Discuss the role of specific migrant groups in the 1960’s
The American fast-food chains McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut were introduced.
Discuss the role of specific migrant groups in the 1970’s
Large number of Asian migrants from Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and South Korea introduced noodles as a staple alternative to boiled rice.
Discuss the role of specific migrant groups in the 2000’s
In 2005-2006,24% of the Australian population was born overseas. Those born in the UK continued to be the largest group of overseas-born residents, followed by New Zealand. In the last ten years (to 2007) there was a 10% increase in the number of Sudanese migrated. By the beginning of 2008, the Australian Bureau of statistics expected that there would be on international migrant arrival for every 3 minutes and 5 seconds.
What is a market economy?
The production and distribution of goods and services take place largely through private enterprise, and price is determined by demand and supply. e.g. USA, Canada Denmark, UK, Hong Kong
What is an agricultural economy?
Relies on the production and export of agricultural products. e.g. Chad
What is subsidence agriculture?
Occurs in developing countries, no surplus of food. What is grown tends to be shared among the local people. e.g. Columbia, Papa New Guinea, Zambia
What is relative poverty?
When one or more of a persons basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) are not met due to lack of money.
What is absolute poverty?
Life threatening, when an individual or community are unable to supply any basic needs for a long period of time.
