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In the early year4s of the colony, convicts did not get fresh food. They existed on flour, rice, potatoes, onions, tea and sugar. Only the officers and marines had access to fresh meat and chicken, and whatever fish were caught, plus whatever native animals could be hunted. It was several years before crops were successfully grown and there was sufficient livestock to allow convicts access to beef and mutton.
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Life for the convicts?
most people don,t have food to eat. and
What was the most common crime for which convicts were sent to Australia?
Stealing. As a matter of fact, almost 60% of the convicts of the First Fleet were sentenced for theft of items of little value, such as food.
Which of these statements is trueOne of the convicts was shot.The escaped convicts were captured.Both of the convicts escaped from the sergeant and his soldiers.Only one of the convicts was captured?
The escaped convicts were captured.
What were conditions like on the ships in the first fleet for the convicts and marines?
Thanks to Captain Arthur Phillip, the convicts on the First Fleet were subjected to better conditions than convicts of subsequent fleets. Phillip was, in fact, harsher in his discipline with the marines and sailors than he was with the convicts. He was concerned at all times for the convicts' health, trying to give them sufficient rations of food and water, and allowing them above decks for some exercise and fresh air as often as was possible. He knew that they would be invaluable to the building of the new colony. Phillip avoided having the convicts come above decks when the ships hit the rainstorms and wild weather once they crossed the equator, because he knew they had no linens or blankets to dry themselves, and he wanted to limit illness among the convicts. The women were subject to be used promiscuously by the sailors, but in many cases they were quite willing to sell themselves for a bit of extra food. The marines had fairly close quarters themselves, only they weren't restrained. Their food was the same as that of the convicts but they had more of it. Conditions were best for the officers.
Could the first fleet convicts draw on the ship?
No. The convicts were taken aboard the ships with nothing more than the clothes they wore at the time of their trial. They were given nothing else except the necessities of life, such as food and water.
What food did the convicts?
they ate food
What do convicts look like?
convicts look dirty with very little food
When did the First Fleet convicts get food?
At mealtimes.
What did good convicts get?
Well good convicts got food and water! If they were ALWAYS good they would get a ticket of leave!!!
What did the convicts do when they got to Sydeny cove?
they ate food
Life for the convicts?
most people don,t have food to eat. and
What was the most common crime for which convicts were sent to Australia?
Stealing. As a matter of fact, almost 60% of the convicts of the First Fleet were sentenced for theft of items of little value, such as food.
What was life like for convicts at Morton bay?
Spartan, with hard work and basic accommodation and food.
What types of convicts are there?
There are many types of convicts but the main ones are government service convicts, assigned convicts, expirees, emancipists and ticket of leave convicts.
Which of these statements is trueOne of the convicts was shot.The escaped convicts were captured.Both of the convicts escaped from the sergeant and his soldiers.Only one of the convicts was captured?
The escaped convicts were captured.
Why were most convicts poor farmers?
Most convicts were just poor. Not nessesarily farmers. They were forced to steal from people were well off. They would steal mostly food or possesions that they could sell on.
Why did the convicts on the First Fleet not get good food?
The voyage lasted eight months - with no refrigeration it was salted meat, and the crews and guards had the same food.
