VCE Australian History Past Exam Questions
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Question 3 (20 marks) To what extent did World War I significantly add to or disrupt the visions underpinning the new nation? Instructions for Section B This section is based on ‘M
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a. Explain what Source 4 and Source 5 reveal about the experiences of the unemployed during the Great Depression. 4 marks Instructions for Section C This section is based on ‘Crise
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b. Using Source 4 and Source 5, and your own knowledge, explain the economic and social consequences of the Great Depression for the Australian people. 6 marks 2017 AUSHIST EXAM 12
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c. Evaluate the extent to which the cohesion of Australian society was threatened during the crisis of the Great Depression. In your response, refer to the sources provided and oth
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a. Explain what Source 6 and Source 7 reveal about the changing roles for women in the workplace during World War II. 4 marks 15 2017 AUSHIST EXAM TURN OVER
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b. Using Source 6 and Source 7, and your own knowledge, explain why women in the workplace were seen as a benefit and as a threat during World War II. 6 marks 2017 AUSHIST EXAM 16
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c. To what extent did changes in the role of women threaten the cohesion of Australian society during World War II? In your response, refer to the sources provided and other eviden
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Question 6 (10 marks) Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War Explain how the Anti-Conscription movement contributed to change in Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Use
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Question 7 (10 marks) Aboriginal land rights Explain how concerns about economic development and the loss of individual property rights contributed to debates about Aboriginal land
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Question 8 (10 marks) Equality for women Explain how the movement for equality for women was influenced by the white middle class demanding change. Use evidence to support your res
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Question 9 (10 marks) New patterns of immigration Explain the reasons for the demands for change in Australian immigration patterns up to, and including, the resettlement of Indo-C
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Question 10 (10 marks) A global economy Explain the extent to which change was achieved by the emergence of enterprise bargaining in 1991 and Australian Workplace Agreements in 199
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