英语国家概况第十四章.pptxVIP

Significant Events of AustraliaThe Australian Significant Events Before WWIAustralia in World War IContentsAustralia in World War IIThe Great Depression Significant events of Australia before the end of World War II01PART ONE The Australian Significant Events Before WWISignificant Events Before WWIOutline Introduction The First Discovery Gold Fever New Arrivals The Eureka Stockade Facts and Theme The Australian federation came late compared with other British colonies.Gold RushFederation1850s1901 In the Australian history, the federation was extremely important for the whole nation.Introduction Since the earliest civilization, the gold, has always been valued and prized. Its discovery in Austrilia played a significant role in Australian history. Many townships and cities that exist today owe their beginnings from the gold rush that eventuated. The migration of new people in Australia in the quest for gold, not only brought great diversity in customs but also increased population. The gold rush finished at the end of the 1850s, but gold was still found throughout Australia up until the 1890s.01-2Gold RushFacts and ThemeNew Arrives The First discoveryGold FeverThe Eureka Stockade The First Discovery In 1851, Edwards Hargraves, an Australian immigrant from England, discovered gold in a waterhole near Bathurst in New South Wales. Gold Fever This first goldfield was named Ophir(俄斐,《圣经·列王记》中的盛产黄金和宝石之地) after the city of gold in the Bible. Other goldfields were established on the Turon River(土伦河） at Sofala（索法拉） and Hill End causing the rush to grow. Just four months later, gold was also finded in Victoria. The news spread quickly. Just within a few days, one hundred men went to it for instant wealth. Following the gold rushes of New South Wales and Victoria, deposits were also found throught the land. Goldfieds AreasTuron RiverThe Eureka StockadeNew Arrivals The discovery of god led to an emigration fever. During the whole 1850s, about two percent of the population of