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Australian and Modern World History
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Riots of Lambing Flat
The White Australia policy was significant because it restricted non-white immigrants entering Australia, a racist policy. -
Wall Street Crash
The Wall Street Crash in 1929 was a significant event because it collapsed most of the world’s economy, forcing them to rebuild it, and made the world struggle for a period of time. -
Anschluss Between Germany and Austria
The Anschlus between Germany and Austria was significant because it was one of Germany’s primary steps of regaining their land, to get more power. -
Pearl Harbour
Pearl Harbour is significant because it brought the USA into WWII, and made them seek revenge against the Japanese, which later led to the bombings of Japanese cities. -
Nagasaki Atomic Bombing
The Nagasaki Bombing was a significant event because it made Japan surrender, and therefore, most of the war in the Pacific was over. -
China Becomes Communist
China becoming Communist was a significant event because it made China what it is today, and shaped their society. It made their country somewhat fair too. -
The Snowy Mountains Scheme
The Snowy Mountains Scheme was a significant event because it helped Australia through the drought, and it gave immigrants he chance to work. -
Montgomery Bus Strike
The Montgomery Bus Strike was an event in which the group considered the minority disobeyed what was expected of them by others. It is significant because it was one of the first times someone had stood up to a group that would kill you if you didn’t follow their rules. -
Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream"
Martin Luther King Jr’s speech was a large step for civil rights, predominently African Americans, but also around the world. -
9 11
9/11 was a horrific event in which its significance was that it made the USA spend millions of hours and money to fight against terrorism. It kick started the war between most of the world and terrorists.
