Indigenous Australians Civil Rights Movement

Question 1

The Stolen Generations

Answer 1

Occurred from mid 1800s-1970s when governments, churches and welfare bodies forcibly removed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their families. Approximately 100,000.

Question 2

Freedom Rides protests

Answer 2

Inspired by African American Civil Rights movement in US. Organized by group of students, led by Charles Perkins. Brings attention to racism in NSW towns. 1965

Question 3

Tent Embassy protest

Answer 3

1972 protest where protesters set tents out the front of parliament in reaction to Billy McMahon’s Australia Day speech.

Question 4

The 1967 Referendum

Answer 4

Changed the constitution so Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples would be counted as part of the population and Commonwealth would be able to make laws for them. 90.77% of Australians voted yes. Gave them a voice.

Question 5

Eddie Mabo

Answer 5

Fought for land recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island. He bought the case to the high court of Queensland in 1992 and won. Introduced Native Title law.

Question 6

Native Title

Answer 6

Recognition in Australian law that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have rights and interests in their land that derive from their traditional laws and customs.

Question 7

What has improved due to the movement

Answer 7

Lots of progression since the movement. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have received much more recognition and a voice. Less racism and segregation and the ending of the Stolen Generations. Gradual steps towards reconciliation.

Question 8

What hasn’t improved from the movement

Answer 8

There is still lots of racial discrimination in modern society. Still are gaps between education rate, life expectancy, employment, imprisonment rates, smoking, and population proportion.

Question 9

Changes made as a result of the movement

Answer 9

Inclusion in population census, given land recognition, abolishment of Stolen Generation, racial discrimination banned in 1975.

Question 10

Purpose of The Freedom Ride

Answer 10

Bills House of Representatives repeal section 127 but not 51 of the constitution. Campaign for equal pastoral wages. Extensive media coverage brought lots of attention to the matter.

Question 11

Purpose of the Stolen Generations

Answer 11

Aboriginal children were removed from their families to be assimilated in European culture and live like white Australians. Thought their actions were righteous and they were protecting and educating them.

Question 12

Tent Embassy results

Answer 12

Police ordered to remove protestors but used excessive force. Protestors received lots of support and coverage bought lots of attention.