Yr 9 HISTORY
Year 9 History has been designed to provide students with an understanding of Twentieth Century Australian history and civics and citizenship. Students will also develop the skills required for the effective study of History.  The content is divided into topics. Most topics have internal choice to allow for studies in more depth. Inquiry questions are provided to define the scope of inquiry for each area of study.

Topic 1 Australia to 1914
This topic provides a foundation for students� study of Australia in the twentieth century. It offers an overview of the nature of pre-World War I society. This study will focus on the lives of Australian people, the background to Federation, the political rights of different groups and the impact of the Immigration Restriction Act.

Inquiry questions
� What was life like in Australia at the turn of the century?
� How and why did Federation occur?
� What were the voting rights of various groups in Australia at Federation?
� How and why was the Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 introduced?

Topic 2 Australia and World War I
Australia�s involvement in World War I has been regarded by many as a defining event in our history. Students will examine the experiences of soldiers at Gallipoli and develop an understanding of the Anzac tradition through an analysis of the Anzac legend. Students have the opportunity to consider how the tensions of war created social and political divisions within Australia.

Inquiry questions
� Why did Australia become involved in World War I?
� What were the experiences of Australians in the Gallipoli campaign?
� How and why was the Anzac legend created?
� What was the impact of World War I on the Australian home front 1914�18?

Topic 3 Australia between the Wars
This topic offers students CHOICE in their study of specific aspects of Australia�s social, cultural and political development between the wars, including the experiences of individuals and groups and defining moments in Australia�s inter-war history.  Topics may be chosen from only the 1920s or the 1930s or may be a combination of both decades.

Inquiry questions
� What were the differing experiences of various groups during the interwar period?
� What was the contribution and significance of at least ONE Australian, ONE important event and ONE political development during the interwar period?

Topic 4 Australia and World War II
The Second World War had a major impact on the generation who fought and lived through it. Australia�s relationship with Britain and the United States was fundamentally altered. In this topic, students will explore the experiences of Australians on both the war front and the home front. Internal choice offers opportunities to study issues and events of particular interest or local significance in more depth.

Inquiry questions
� Why was Australia involved in World War II?
� What were some of the experiences of Australians as a result of their involvement in the war?
� What was the impact of the war on the Australian home front?
� How did Australia�s relationship with Britain and the USA change during World War II?
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