History Yearly Exam Study Flashcards
When was the United Nations established?
Founded on the 24th October, 1945, in San Francisco California, United States.
What is the UN?
The UN is a “place where the world’s nations can gather together, discuss common problems, and find shared solutions”
What does the UN do?
The UN:
- maintains international peace and security
- Protect Human Rights
- Deliver humanitarian aid
- Support sustainable development and climate action
- Uphold international law
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?
The UDHR is a set of rules (not law enforceable) that are meant to be a benchmark for all people, including safety, education etc.
When and why did the UDHR come into effect?
10th December, 1948 as a result of the actions committed by people during WW2.
What is the significance of the UDHR?
Granted documented rights to every person, no matter their race, gender etc. This meant that all people now had a bench mark to what they should expect during life including things like education, safety etc.
What happened on the 1938 Day of Mourning?
1,000 Indigenous people did a silent march through the streets of Sydney as a sign of mourning for the damages caused by colonisation.
What did the 1938 Day of Mourning do for Indigenous people?
Brought around:
- Awareness/recognition
- Lasting influence and solidarity that is still evident today
- Brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together
- Political impact, the government had to acknowledge what had happened
What did the 1938 Day of Mourning not do for Indigenous people?
It had:
- limited immediate political impact, no legislative change
- still continued racism throughout Australia
What was the Australian Freedom Rides?
The Australian Freedom Rides were a group of Indigenous people and news reporters on a bus that went into regional NSW to try and challenge the racism from these towns.
When did the Australian Freedom Rides happen?
In 1965.
Who was Charles Perkins?
Charles Perkins led the Aus Freedom Rides. He devoted his life to civil rights for Indigenous people.
