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Worksheet: Australia in 1918

Consolidation and analysis

These questions establish the 1918 baseline and the five "significant ideas" that thread through the whole elective. Start the running ideas table here.

Q1. Define egalitarianism, assimilation and the Immigration Restriction Act in one sentence each.

Q2. Complete the "significant ideas" foundation table.

IdeaMeaning in 1918Who was included / excluded?
Egalitarianism
Assimilation
Nationalism
Communism
Aboriginal activism

Q3. Explain why Australia's reliance on wheat and wool exports was an economic risk.

Q4. "Australia's egalitarianism in 1918 was a myth more than a reality." To what extent do you agree? Support your answer with evidence about at least two groups.