Australia's Path to Federation

Australia's Path to Federation

Year 6 History Understanding how Australia became one nation

What is Federation?

Think about what happens when separate groups join together How might this apply to countries or colonies?

What is Federation?

Federation means separate colonies joining together to form one united country Before 1901, Australia had 6 separate colonies Each colony had its own government and laws Federation created one national government for all of Australia

Why Did Australia Need Federation?

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Key People in Federation

Henry Parkes - 'Father of Federation' who gave the famous Tenterfield Oration Edmund Barton - Australia's first Prime Minister Alfred Deakin - Strong supporter who helped write the Constitution These leaders worked together to convince people that Federation was important

Timeline to Federation

Federation Jigsaw Activity

Work in groups to research one key person or event Read your fact card carefully Prepare to share one important fact with the class Listen to other groups and take notes

Federation's Legacy

'The great white policy of Australia is to be, and should be, a united Australia' - Edmund Barton Federation created the Australia we know today One nation, one flag, one future