Colonial Australia Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the key terms, social concepts, and historical events of colonial Australia from 1788 to 1901 based on the lecture notes.

Colonial society in Australia

The period of time from 1788 to 1901 when Australia was made up of British colonies.

Colonisation

The process of establishing colonies in another country or region, often by taking control of the land and its people.

Colonise

To settle in and take control of another country's or region's land, often by establishing a colony.

Colony

A territory that is controlled and governed by another country.

Discrimination

Actions that unfairly treat people differently because of characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.

Dispossessed

To be deprived of the ownership or use of land and property.

Domestic service

Paid work in someone else's home, such as cleaning, cooking, or caring for children.

Egalitarianism

The belief that everyone should be treated equally and have equal opportunities.

Equality

A state where everyone receives the same treatment, rights, and opportunities.

Fairness

In a social context, this means that people receive what they need to have an equal chance to succeed.

Federation

The joining together of the six British colonies to form the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901 under one national government.

Human rights

The basic freedoms and protections that belong to every person simply because they are human, applying to everyone, everywhere.

Imperialism

A policy where a country expands its power by taking control of other countries or territories through colonisation, military force, or political influence.

Manufacturing

The process of making goods from raw materials, usually in factories.

Missions

Settlements established in the nineteenth century by Christian missionaries to house, educate, and convert First Nations peoples by teaching them European culture and Christianity.

Prejudice

A judgement or opinion about someone before knowing the facts.

Representation

A system that ensures different groups of people have a voice and are included in decision-making processes.

Reserves

Settlements established by colonial governments to house and control First Nations peoples while encouraging them to adopt European culture and ways of life.

Stolen Generations

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families by governments and churches.

Suffrage

The right to vote in elections, specifically referring in Australia to women gaining the right to vote and stand for Parliament.

Tariffs

Taxes placed on imported goods to make them more expensive, encouraging people to buy locally made products.

Terra Nullius

A Latin term meaning 'land belonging to no one,' used by the British to justify claiming Australia while ignoring the existing ownership of First Nations peoples.

Trade unions

Organizations that represent workers and help improve pay, working conditions, and workplace rights.