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This term you have been learning about important historical events and people in Australia during the mid 1800s who have helped to shape the country we have today. The Australian Historical Association is having its annual conference and you have been chosen to give a speech on the ‘game changing’ events and people from this period of time.
Task: You need to give a 2-3 minute speech to the class on one significant event and one significant person you have studied this term. Please choose one event and one significant person from the list below.
Events:
Gold rush
Eureka Stockade
Rum Rebellion
Castle Hill Uprising
The Ribbon Gang Outbreak
People:
Peter Lalor
Charles Joseph La Trobe
Sir Charles Hotham
Caroline Chisholm
Ned Kelly
Captain Moonlight
