What was Parkes's role in the creation of the Australian Constitution?
He was instrumental in its creation
He opposed it
Had no role
He voted against it
Answer
Henry Parkes was instrumental in the creation of the Australian Constitution. He was a leading figure in the movement for Australian federation and helped to draft the constitution. He also served as the first Premier of New South Wales and was a member of the first Australian federal parliament.
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