Women On The Goldfields
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What dance was Lola Montez famous for?
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The Spider Dance
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The Digger Dance
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The Crab Dance
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The Gold Dance
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The Macerena
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Who was Martha Clendinning?
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A woman who succesfully ran a buisness with her sister
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A woman who helped the men dig the holes
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A performer
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A random lady
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A. A woman who succesfully ran a buisness with her sisterExplanation
Martha Clendinning was a woman who successfully ran a business with her sister. This implies that she was a capable entrepreneur who achieved success in managing a business alongside her sister.Rate this question:
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What sort of living conditions did the women live in?
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Spacious
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Cramped
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Luxury
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Slum-Like
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A. CrampedExplanation
The correct answer is "Cramped." This suggests that the women lived in small and confined spaces, lacking sufficient room for comfort or movement. It implies that their living conditions were overcrowded and limited in space, potentially causing discomfort and inconvenience.Rate this question:
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Where Did the performers come from?
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The Moon
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All over the world
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Europe
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Asia
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Australia
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A. All over the worldExplanation
They did pretty much come from all over the worldRate this question:
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Approximately how many woman were on the goldfields in 1854
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10
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4023
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1100
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2010
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1854
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A. 4023Explanation
In 1854, there were approximately 4023 women on the goldfields. This suggests that a significant number of women were present in that particular location during that time. It is possible that they were there to support their family members who were working in the goldfields or to engage in economic activities themselves. The high number of women indicates that they played an active role in the goldfields community and were an integral part of the society during that period.Rate this question:
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What were the jobs of the women left at home?
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Housework and look after children
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Entertaining the diggers
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Dig holes
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A. Housework and look after childrenExplanation
The correct answer is housework and look after children. During this time period, women were typically responsible for maintaining the household and taking care of the children while the men were away working. This included tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and childcare. Women played a vital role in ensuring that the home was running smoothly and that the children were well-cared for in the absence of their fathers.Rate this question:
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