Squatters, Selectors, and Rural Life
Examine the lives of squatters and selectors, and the challenges of establishing farms in the Australian bush.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between the roles and experiences of squatters and selectors.
- Explain the challenges of land ownership and farming in the colonial bush.
- Analyze the impact of land policies on rural communities.
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