Population Growth and Urbanisation
Examine how the gold rush led to a massive increase in population and the rapid growth of towns and cities.
Key Questions
- Analyze the demographic shifts and population growth caused by the gold rush.
- Explain how goldfield settlements rapidly transformed into established towns.
- Predict the challenges associated with rapid urbanisation during this period.
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