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As is the case in this sort of situation this was usually done as a result of having the arms and force necessary to get things done. the prospect of escaping from the settlements was not very exiting as one was more likely to either starve to death or be hunted down by Aboriginal who by now were stating to wake up to the British agenda.
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Did Arthur Phillip decide to let the convicts out of their irons?
yes
Who was captain Arthur Phillip with when he arrived?
Captain Arthur Phillip commanded the First Fleet to Australia. He accompanied the hundreds of convicts who were sent from England, as well as the marines and officers sent to guard and supervise the convicts.
When was Arthur Phillip born?
Arthur Phillip, the British Naval Captain who brought the First Fleet of convicts to Australia, was born on 11 October 1738.
Who was in command of the first fleet?
Captain Arthur Phillip was in charge of the First Fleet of convicts to Australia.
What did Aurthur Phillip find in Australia?
Arthur Phillip found poor soil for growing crops when he landed in Australia with a load of convicts. The convicts didn't want to be farmers, and the soldiers didn't like taking orders and thought it was not their jobs to make the convicts work.
What date did Captain Arthur Phillip leave Portsmouth?
The First Fleet of convicts, under the leadership of Captain Arthur Phillip, departed Portsmouth, England, on 13 May 1787.
Was governor Arthur Phillip a hard man?
Governor Arthur Phillip had to be hard to a certain degree, in order to maintain order in the convict colony. However, he was a fair and just man, who did not deal out punishment unnecessarily, and he was as compassionate as he could be to the people under his care. Fewer convicts were lost on the First Fleet under Phillip than were lost on the second and third fleets.
Was it only convicts on the First Fleet?
No there were also people to manage the convicts, such as British marines and officers, and Captain Arthur Phillip the future governor. Some of these officers had their families with them.
Who landed at Botany Bay?
Captain Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet of convicts landed at Botany Bay (but did not stay there) in 1788.
Why did governor Arthur Phillip want to bring skilled convicts over to the first settlement of Australia?
At the time when Arthur Phillip was commissioned to bring the First Fleet of convicts to Australia (or New South Wales as their destination was known), the continent was wild and unsettled. Phillip knew he would need convicts with experience in farming, building and crafts in order to establish a colony that would eventually become self-supporting. There were no free settlers apart from the marines' wives and children, so establishing the colony would be completely reliant upon the convicts.
What was the health like with the convicts on the first fleet?
The health of the First Fleet convicts was surprisingly good, and better than subsequent fleets. Captain Arthur Phillip considered the needs of the convicts, ensuring that there was sufficient lime juice to help prevent scurvy. Phillip did not condone violence towards or abuse of the convicts. The First Fleet had the best record of all the other fleets for health and treatment of the convicts.
Which British captain colonized Australia for Britain?
Captain Arthur Phillip was the one who colonised Australia, as he commanded the First Fleet of convicts.
