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One was to "beat the French" (and later perhaps the Russians) but the main reason was that after the US War of Independence, Britain needed somewhere to send its convicts, the gaols in UK were overflowing, with social changes at that time many people were going hungry and it was a "transportable" offence to steal a loaf of bread.
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What were the main reasons Australia decided to help Britain in World War 1?
Because Australia was a part of the British Empire. Because Australia was a part of the British Empire
What did the American war of Independence have to do with the settling in Australia?
Nothing
How were the separatists reasons for settling in North America different from earlier colonists' reasons?
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What wasn't a goal of the French in Canada?
to stop the British from settling
What was the greatest threat to the Aborigines after the Europeans began settling Australia?
Diseases brought with them.
What were the reasons for British colonies after 1800 in Australia?
The main reason the British continued to establish colonies in Australia over a decade after the First Fleet landed was to consolidate the British claim to the entire continent. Colonies were established in Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania), South Australia and Western Australia to prevent the French from making a claim.
What were the political reasons for Australia entering the war on the side of the allies in 1914?
Australia was part of the British Empire, so when Britain declared war on Germany, it also meant that Australia and all of Britain's colonies had also declared war on Germany.
When did the indians settle in australia?
The year of 1860 is when the Indians began settling in Australia. Since then, between 4,700 to 12,300 Indian immigrants settled in Australia per year.
Why Australia joined the British Empire?
Australia did not 'join' the British Empire, the British was the first westerners who set foot on Australia. They stuck the Union Jack down, and claimed Australia as theirs.
What was the Boston massacre probably caused by?
It was mostly caused by British Troops settling in Boston.
What year did British colonization in Australia begin?
British colonisation of Australia began in 1788.
How long had European settlers been in Australia before Chinese came?
Records showing when the very first Chinese came to Australia are not easily accessible. However, within just a few years of the British settling in Australia, there were Chinese arriving as indentured labourers, convicts and free settlers. Chinese were visiting Australia before the Europeans arrived, as early as the 1750s, visiting the northern coasts for delicacies such as trepang.
