Depth Study 1: Movement of people
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The influence of the Industrial Revolution on the movement of peoples throughout the world, including the transatlantic slave trade and convict transportation
- The experiences of slaves, convicts and free settlers upon departure, their journey abroad and their reactions on arrival, including the Australian experience.
- Changes in the way of life of a group(s) of people who moved to Australia in this period, such as free settlers on the frontier in Australia
- The short and long term impacts of the movement of peoples during this period.
Depth Study 2: Making a Nation
- The extension of settlement, including the effects of contact between European settlers in Australia and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- The experiences of non-Europeans in Australia prior to the 1900s
- Living and working condition in Australia around the turn of the twentieth century
- Key events and ideas in the development of Australian self-government and democracy including women's voting rights
Depth Study 3: Mandatory Unit: World War I and II
- An overview of the causes of the wars, why men enlisted and where Australians fought
- The scope and nature of warfare
- Significant events and the experiences of Australians at war
- Impact of the wars on Australia
- Significance of the wars to Australia
- Commemorations and the nature of the ANZAC legend