Quesrion Flashcards
Date of the Treaty of Versailles
June 28, 1919.
Which countries were the Big Four?
United States, Great Britain, France, and Italy.
What key conditions were imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
The loss of territory, disarmament, and the payment of reparations for the damage caused during the war.
Which part of Australia was attacked during WWII? - 2 places
Darwin and Broome.
Name where Australian soldiers fought in Papa New Guinea
Kokoda Track campaign.
When did Australia declare war on Japan?
December 8, 1941.
Which 2 cities had nuclear bombs dropped on them?
- Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
When did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbour?
December 7, 1941.
What do we call extreme nationalism, no free press, secret police, censorship etc?
Totalitarianism
The 1967 referendum gave First nations people what rights?
The right to be counted in the census and for the federal government to make laws for them.
. 11. What did Eddie Mabo fight for?
Recognition of Indigenous land rights in Australia.
What year was the Yirrkala bark petition presented to the government?
1963
What land rights did the Virrkala bark petition ask for?
- Recognition of Indigenous land rights and the protection of their sacred sites.
Who gave the Sorry and Redfern speeches?
- The Sorry speech was given by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and the Redfern speech was given by Prime Minister Paul Keating.
- What does the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart call for?
The Uluru Statement calls for a First Nations voice to Parliament and a Makarrata Commission for agreement-making and truth-telling.
