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Australia in the 20th century

Australia in the 20th century. 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. White Australia Policy World WarⅠ Australian-New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) ANZAC Day (April 25)

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Australia in the 20th century

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  1. Australia in the 20th century

  2. 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.

  3. White Australia Policy • World WarⅠ • Australian-New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) • ANZAC Day (April 25) • The war brought benefits to its economy.

  4. Economic development plan in the 1920s • “men, money and markets” • Men—immigrants • Money—capital borrowed from the British government • Markets—imperial preference (mutual preference for trade between Britain and the dominions.)

  5. The Great Depression in the 1930s • Main causes • External—the collapse of wool and wheat prices and the cessation of loans • Internal—an existing recession and drought

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1980s—21st Century • Economic reforms • Maintain the form of Australian government • Anti-terrorism • Highly developed economy and diverse culture

  10. Melbourne

  11. Melbourne the Olympic Games in 1956

  12. Sydney Olympic Games in 2000

  13. University of Sydney

  14. University of Adelaide

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