australia in the 20th century
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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 PolicyWorld WarⅠAustralian-New Zealand Army Corps
(ANZAC)ANZAC Day (April 25)The war brought benefits to its economy.
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.)
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
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.
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.
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.
1980s—21st Century
Economic reformsMaintain the form of Australian governmentAnti-terrorismHighly developed economy and diverse
culture
Melbourne
Melbourne
the Olympic Games in 1956
Sydney Olympic Games in 2000
University of Sydney
University of Adelaide
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