In which year did the 'gold rush' begin in Australia?
- 1788
- 1901
- 1851 ✓
- 1967
Why this is the answer
Gold was found in 1851, and people from many countries hurried to the colonies hoping to become rich.
This question is from: Early days of European settlement
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