australia in the 20th century. the commonwealth of australia in 1901, the six colonies of australia...
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Australia in the 20th century
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The Commonwealth of Australia
In 1901, the six colonies of Australia adopted a federal constitution and became a self-governing dominion of the British Empire.
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White Australia PolicyWorld WarⅠAustralian-New Zealand Army Corps
(ANZAC)ANZAC Day (April 25)The war brought benefits to its economy.
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Economic development plan in the 1920s
“men, money and markets”Men—immigrantsMoney—capital borrowed from the British
governmentMarkets—imperial preference (mutual
preference for trade between Britain and the dominions.)
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The Great Depression in the 1930s
Main causesExternal—the collapse of wool and wheat
prices and the cessation of loansInternal—an existing recession and
drought
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World WarⅡ
With the beginning of the Pacific War, Australia developed a foreign policy independent of Britain for the first time.
Australian servicemen made significant contributions to the Allied victory in Europe and Asia-Pacific region.
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After the World WarⅡ
Australia entered a boom period. An employment rate of almost 100% and a
high standard of living.The movement to gain recognition of
Aboriginal rights and a campaign against the White Australian Policy began in the 1960s.
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Consolidation of national security
In 1951, Australia took the historic step of signing its first treaty with foreign nations.
ANZUS Treaty: mutual defense and support in case of war.
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1980s—21st Century
Economic reformsMaintain the form of Australian governmentAnti-terrorismHighly developed economy and diverse
culture
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Melbourne
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Melbourne
the Olympic Games in 1956
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Sydney Olympic Games in 2000
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University of Sydney
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University of Adelaide
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