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Difficulty: EasyEarly 20th Century Population

Apart from their new federal laws and government, most of the 44 million people living in Australia at the time of Federation in 19011901 shared a similar cultural background. What was the primary heritage of the majority of the population at that time?

  1. A
    Southern and Eastern European
  2. British and IrishAnswer
  3. C
    Asian and Middle Eastern

Answer

The primary heritage of the majority of the Australian population in 19011901 was British and Irish.
The correct answer is correct because historical records and the national census of 19011901 show that the majority of Australia's 44 million people were of British and Irish heritage, reflecting the colonial origins of the states.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical context
The question refers to the time of Federation in 19011901 when the Commonwealth of Australia was established.
Establishing the time period is essential to determine which demographic facts apply.
2
Recall population characteristics from 19011901
At that time, the population was approximately 44 million and was overwhelmingly of British and Irish origin.
This information is a core fact provided in the official citizenship study guide for the early 2020 th-century population.

Key Concept

Demographics of Australia at Federation

Hints

1
Think about which two countries the original six colonies were most closely tied to before they united.
2
The majority of settlers in the 1818 th and 1919 th centuries came from the United Kingdom.

Practice More

Review the impact of the post-World War II migration programs to see how Australia's diversity changed later in the 2020 th century.
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