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The year 19011901 marked a major change for Australia when the separate colonies united as a single country. What is the official title of the nation established by this union?

  1. The Commonwealth of AustraliaAnswer
  2. B
    The United States of Australia
  3. C
    The British Union of Australia

Answer

The official name of the nation formed in 19011901 is the Commonwealth of Australia.
The correct answer is the Commonwealth of Australia because this is the legal and official title given to the single nation formed when the six colonies united under the new constitution on 11 January 19011901.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical event described.
The event is the Federation of 19011901.
The question mentions the union of separate colonies in 19011901.
2
Recall the name of the new nation created by the Constitution.
The Commonwealth of Australia.
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act established this name for the united colonies.

Key Concept

The outcome of Federation in 19011901 was the creation of a single nation called the Commonwealth of Australia.

Hints

1
Think about the formal name used for the Australian government and its constitution.
2
The term starts with 'C' and describes a group of people organized for the common good.
3
The full name of our nation is the ________ of Australia.

Practice More

Review the specific date on which the Commonwealth of Australia was officially formed.
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