A student says that Australia became the Commonwealth of Australia when the colonies were united into a federation of states. Which date should the student give?

A student says that Australia became the Commonwealth of Australia when the colonies were united into a federation of states. Which date should the student give?

• A1 January 1901Correct
• B25 April 1901
• C1 July 1901
• D31 December 1901

The fact identifies 1 January 1901 as the date when the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.