Write on the following: (i) The Gold Rush (ii) Position of natives in Australia
HistoryClass 11CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
- The Gold Rush: It was expected that there was gold in America. Traces of gold were found in the USA, California in the 1840’s. It only led to the ‘Gold Rush’. A lot of Europeans went to America in the expectation of making a quick fortune. It
- also led to the building of railway lines throughout the continent. Thousands of Chinese workers were also recruited.
- Position of natives in Australia: In the late 18th century, there were about 350-750 native communities. Each community had its own language. Most of the communities resided in the north, i.e. called Torres Strait Islanders. Hence, the word, ‘aborigines’ is not used to describe them as they migrated from different places and belonged to a different race.
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