German Australians

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/german-australians

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is German Australians?Australia
2. How many people live in German Australians?Represents one of the largest non-British European ancestry groups in Australia
3. What is the historical significance?Significant contributions to agriculture, industry, and cultural development since the 19th century
4. Who are German Australians?German Australians are people living in Australia who have German family roots and keep some German traditions.
5. When did German people start coming to Australia?German settlers began arriving in the 1800s and many more came in the 1900s after wars and rebuilding.

Assimilation: The process by which a minority group adopts the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture.
Cultural Heritage: The traditions, customs, and achievements of a particular group passed down through generations.
Demographic: A particular section of a population, often defined by age, race, or economic status.