Early Days of European Settlement
Every question of this topic with the correct answer marked and the reason beneath.
Question 4 of 16
Early Days of European Settlement
What started in 1851 when gold was found in New South Wales and Victoria?
A
The Quiet Revolution
B
The Gold RushThe discovery of gold triggered a rush of fortune-seekers — the event that reshaped the colonies' population.
C
The Farming Boom
D
The Roaring 1850s
WhyThe discovery of gold triggered a rush of fortune-seekers — the event that reshaped the colonies' population. Source: Our Common Bond, Part 1 — "Early days of European settlement."