AustraliaGovernment and the law 1 · Government and the law
Before 1901, how many self-governing British colonies were there in Australia?
- aTen
- bEight
- cSixCorrect answer
- dFour
Why?
Before 1901 there were six separate British colonies. Each one governed itself and made its own laws.
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