GUESS WHEN IT HAPPENEDOnline version
by Emiliano Hernández López
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With one more law, we cut the tie, To Britain’s court we said goodbye. Our laws stood strong, our voice our own— When was full independence shown?
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Gallipoli marked a tragic fight, In Europe’s war, we joined with might. Many served, and many died— What years did this war divide?
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I’m ancient, older than any date, The First Australians sealed their fate. They lived with land, not roads or steel— Which year did their journey become real?
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Before Cook came, I saw the shore, A Dutchman stepped where none before. No colony, no flag unfurled— What year first touched this southern world?
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A fleet of ships came from the sea, With convicts, guards, and authority. They claimed the east and called it theirs— In which year did they first set stairs?
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Gold was found and chaos came, Fortune seekers staked their claim. From far and wide, they joined the fuss— What year began this golden rush?
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Six colonies joined hand in hand, To form one nation in this land. No longer six, now we were one— Tell me when this change was done?
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