G: Gold Rush

We're back to Australian history.

Gold Rush of 1850s was a series of events that had some serious consequences for Austrailan society. We'll be talking about:
- migration and ethnic minorities
- representation and Eureka Stockade
- White Australia Policy
and
- the concept of "diggers"

Click on the picture below to read more about the era of Australian gold rush.

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GROUP PROJECT

Sorry I haven't posted the topic for your presentations earlier.

You can choose between:

1. General geography of Australia 
2. General climate of Australia
3. Great Dividing Range
4. Great Barrier Reef

Let me know tomorrow who is doing what. Thanks :)

Some useful links:

http://alldownunder.com/australian-facts/overview-geography.htm
http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blcaustralia.htm
http://www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/austn-weather-and-the-seasons
http://www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/great-barrier-reef

http://www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/early-explorers-surveying