Migration

Question 1

Why did Australia promoted mass immigration after World War II

Answer 1

1. “populate or perish” - Slogan highlighted the need for population growth to defend against potential threats and build the economy
2. Australia wanted to boost its workforce, especially in industries to support post-war reconstruction and development
3. Australia had the fear of being underpopulated and vulnerable to invasions

Question 2

What year was the establishment of the Department of Immigration led by Minister Arthur Calwell.

Answer 2

1945

Question 3

What was the Assisted Passage Migration Scheme (Ten Pound Pom Program)

Answer 3

Targeted migrants from Britain, providing them with subsidized travel.

Question 4

what was the displacement person program

Answer 4

Allowed European refugees to migrate to Australia following the war.

This brought thousands of people from countries like Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.

The initial focus on British and Northern European migrants under the White Australia Policy, which prioritized white migrants while limiting others.

Question 5

The white Australian policy: origins and effects

Answer 5

A policy that restricted non-European immigration to Australia

Gradual dismantling of the policy began in the 1960s, with significant reforms in 1966 and its official abolition in 1973

The shift towards a more inclusive immigration policy and how it eventually led to multiculturalism

Question 6

The economic benefits of migration

Answer 6

Increased labor force, infrastructure development, and economic growth.

Migrants contributed to industries like manufacturing, construction, and agriculture

Question 7

Social and cultural impacts:

Answer 7

The introduction of new cultures, traditions, and cuisines.

The rise of multiculturalism in Australia during the 1970s.

Migrant communities enriched Australian society, leading to a more diverse cultural landscape

Question 8

Challengers faced by migrants

Answer 8

Assimilation pressures, discrimination, and language barriers

Question 9

Creation of the Department of Immigration

Answer 9

1945

Question 10

Launch of the Assisted Passage Scheme

Answer 10

1947

Question 11

Reforms to relax the White Australia Policy

Answer 11

1966

Question 12

Official end of the White Australia Policy

Answer 12

1973

Question 13

Adoption of multicultural policies

Answer 13

1978

Question 14

Impacts on Modern Australia

Answer 14

migrations shaped Australia’s identity as a multicultural nation

The long-term economic, social, and cultural contributions of migrants to Australia’s development.

Question 15

Charles Perkins was a key figure in…

Answer 15

Freedom Ride through NSW

Question 16

The phrase “populate or perish” was first used by which Australian politician

Answer 16

Arthur Calwell

Question 17

One of the long term outcomes of the “populate or perish” policy was

Answer 17

An increase in Australia’s cultural diversity