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Difficulty: MediumPost-World War II Migration Programs

Following the conclusion of World War II in 1945, the Australian government launched a massive migration program to increase the nation's population. By approximately how much did Australia's total population change in the 30 years that followed?

  1. The population approximately doubled in size.Answer
  2. B
    The population decreased as people returned to their home countries.
  3. C
    The population remained unchanged due to strict migration limits.

Answer

The population approximately doubled in size.
The correct answer is that the population doubled in size because the influx of millions of migrants, combined with local birth rates, caused the population to grow from roughly 7 million in 1945 to over 14 million by the mid-1970s.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical period mentioned.
The period is the 30 years following the end of World War II (starting in 1945).
The migration program was a direct response to the strategic needs identified after the war.
2
Recall the scale of the post-war migration programs.
Millions of people from many different countries arrived in Australia during this time.
The government actively recruited 'New Australians' under the 'Populate or Perish' slogan.
3
Determine the resulting demographic impact on total population size.
The total population of Australia more than doubled between 1945 and 1975.
The combination of natural growth and high immigration levels led to this rapid doubling.

Key Concept

Demographic impact of post-WWII migration

Hints

1
Think about the impact of the 'Populate or Perish' slogan used at the time.
2
The population in 1945 was about 7 million. By 1975, it had reached about 14 million.

Practice More

Review how this population growth changed the cultural diversity of Australian cities compared to the early 20th century.
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