Place the following events in the order in which they occurred:
1.World War I occurs
2.Australia and New Zealand become dominions..
3.Australia and New Zealand become independent countries.
4.Britain recognizes Australia and New Zealand as equals under the British Crown.
To place these events in the correct order, we can start by examining the historical context and the relationship between Britain, Australia, and New Zealand.
1. World War I occurs:
To determine the position of this event, we need to consider the timeframe of World War I. World War I began in 1914 and ended in 1918.
2. Australia and New Zealand become dominions:
To place this event, we should know that both Australia and New Zealand were originally British colonies. The term "dominion" refers to the status of self-governing colonies within the British Empire. Australia became a dominion on January 1, 1901, with the passing of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act. New Zealand became a dominion earlier, on September 26, 1907.
3. Britain recognizes Australia and New Zealand as equals under the British Crown:
This event occurred after both countries became dominions but before they became independent. It signifies the recognition of Australia and New Zealand as autonomous entities within the British Empire but still under the British Crown. This recognition occurred at varying times for Australia and New Zealand. Australia received this recognition with the Statute of Westminster Adoption Act in 1942, while New Zealand received it earlier in 1927.
4. Australia and New Zealand become independent countries:
Lastly, we can place this event after Australia and New Zealand become dominions and after Britain recognizes them as equals under the British Crown. Australia and New Zealand gained full independence from Britain at different times. Australia became fully independent on January 1, 1901, with the passing of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act. In contrast, New Zealand achieved full independence a bit later, with the passage of the Statute of Westminster Adoption Act in 1947.
Based on this analysis, the correct order is:
2. Australia and New Zealand become dominions. (Australia: 1901, New Zealand: 1907)
4. Britain recognizes Australia and New Zealand as equals under the British Crown. (Australia: 1942, New Zealand: 1927)
1. World War I occurs. (1914-1918)
3. Australia and New Zealand become independent countries. (Australia: 1901, New Zealand: 1947)