VCE Australian History Past Exam Questions
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c. To what extent was this exchange between European settlers and Aboriginal people typical of the manner in which European settlers acquired land in the Port Phillip District/colo
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d. Evaluate the extent to which the loss of land had the most harmful impact on the Aboriginal people in the Port Phillip District/colony of Victoria up to 1860. Use evidence to su
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a. Identify and explain two arguments made against the proposed Federation of the Australian colonies between 1888 and 1900. 4 marks Instructions for Section B Answer all parts of
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b. Discuss to what extent the emergence of nationalist themes in areas such as art, writing and symbols promoted a vision of nationhood between 1888 and 1914. Use evidence to suppo
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c. To what extent were the economic and industrial relations issues, which were prominent in the colonies in the 1890s, resolved in Australia between 1901 and 1914? Use evidence to
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Question 4 (20 marks) ‘During the course of World War I, Australians were united by the actions of the ANZAC forces at Gallipoli.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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Question 5 (20 marks) ‘Despite much economic hardship, the period of the Depression provided some positive and uplifting experiences that assisted social cohesion.’ To what extent
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Question 6 (20 marks) ‘During World War II, the response of Prime Minister John Curtin and his government to the threat of Japanese invasion challenged old certainties and brought
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Question 7 (20 marks) Refer to pages 3 and 4 of the insert. Analyse one of the representations in the insert. Your response should include: • identification of the attitudes reflec
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2015 AUSHIST INSERT 4 C. Attitudes to the environment Photograph of banner installation and welcoming party, January 1983 Source: Alice Hungerford, UpRiver: Untold stories of the F
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