The Australian Gold Rush

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This assessment is based on our investigations into the Australian Gold Rush of the 1850's

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1.

After the Eureka Stockade many changes were introduced by the Victorian Government, write down two changes. 1. 2.
2.

Explain what happened to Peter Lalor after the Eureka Battle.
3.

List out 4 ideas that explain what life was like on the Gold Fields during the Australian Gold Rush of the 1850's. 1. 2. 3. 4.
4.

During 1854 is the only time that gold was found in Australia?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Hargraves claimed to find gold in 1851 at what place?
- A.
  
  Ballarat
- B.
  
  Bendigo
- C.
  
  Bathurst
- D.
  
  Lithgow
6.

Name the type of mining equipment this miner is holding
- A.
  
  Gold pot
- B.
  
  Gold pan
- C.
  
  Gold saucepan
- D.
  
  Gold dish
7.

Name this piece of gold mining equipment.
- A.
  
  Washer
- B.
  
  Bucket
- C.
  
  Stamper mill
- D.
  
  Cradle
8.

This picture shows miners looking for gold that was found on the surface or just under the ground. What type of gold are they looking for?
- A.
  
  Shallow gold
- B.
  
  Surface gold
- C.
  
  Alluvial gold
- D.
  
  Deep gold
9.

When the surface gold ran out, miners had to dig into the ground. What type of mining was this called?
- A.
  
  Hole mining
- B.
  
  Shaft deep lead mining
- C.
  
  Tunnel mining
- D.
  
  Deep deep mining
10.

Year Population of Melbourne (excludes indigenous) 1835 0 1840 10,000 1851 29,000 1854 123,000 Explain the dramatic increase in the population of Melbourne.
- A.
  
  Government giving away free housing
- B.
  
  Melbourne was found to have a better climate
- C.
  
  The Victorian Gold Rush
- D.
  
  The New South Wales Gold Rush was over
11.

Select the food and drink a miner would have taken to the gold fields.
- A.
  
  Roast lamb, coffee and bread
- B.
  
  Boiled meat, beer and rice
- C.
  
  Salted meat, tea and flour
- D.
  
  Canned meat, vegetables and tea
12.

Did the Victorian Government introduce a language test for Chinese miners before gaining entry into Victoria?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

The name of the man elected to lead the Eureka Stockade miners was Peter _________.
14.

Select three issues that caused tension amongst the miners that lead to the Eureka Stockade Battle.
- A.
  
  Not enough beer, too many chinese miners and the miner's licence
- B.
  
  Corrupt officials, miner's licence and no voting rights
- C.
  
  Corrupt officials, government not listening and no schools
- D.
  
  Too many chinese miners, bush rangers and brawls
15.

This battle of rebellion took place on December 3 1854. Name it.
- A.
  
  Stockade
- B.
  
  Miner's Rebellion Battle
- C.
  
  Eureka Stockade
- D.
  
  Ballarat's Battle