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What two diseases did the aboriginals get when the European settlers came to Australia?
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Aborigines were subjected to more than two diseases with the start of European settlement. Aboriginal populations were decimated by diseases such as smallpox, venereal disease, syphilis, tuberculosis, measles, and influenza.
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Who were the European settlers of Australia?
The very first European settlers in Australia (not including the Aborigines who were the first inhabitants) were a mix of convicts, officers and marines, and free settlers, all of whom came from Britain.
What is the demise of Native Americans?
Diseases such as smallpox which they had no immunity to because of foreign European settlers.
European settlers carry diseases with them that made many American Indians die?
yes, the diseases were transferred via trading. The diseases drastically decreased the population.
How did the arrival of European settlers affect native American societies?
the native Americans brought germs and diseases to the europeans
When did the earliest settlers arrive in Australia?
Australia's first European settlers arrived in Australia on 26 January 1788. These early seetlers were primarily convicts from England, together with the officers and marines sent with them to help keep order and establish the new colony.
Why were the aborigines killed by the Europeans?
the aboriginals fought with the European settlers because they europeans were taking over their land.
Why were native Americans more likely to die from diseases the European settlers brought to America than the settlers themselves?
Native Americans were more likely to die from the diseases that European settlers brought to America because they had less immunity to these diseases than the settlers did.
When did European settlers arrive in Australia?
In 1778.
Who were the European settlers of Australia?
The very first European settlers in Australia (not including the Aborigines who were the first inhabitants) were a mix of convicts, officers and marines, and free settlers, all of whom came from Britain.
What languages did the European settlers speak?
That depends on what country they came from and where they settled. For example, the first European settlers in Australia spoke English. The first European Settlers in Brazil spoke Portuguese.
What did aboriginals think of the British settlers?
The Europeans thought nothing of the Aboriginals when they arrived on Australia's shores. As a matter of fact they saw Australia as empty land. Note: When William Dampier arrived in 1688, he referred to the Aborigines as "the miserablest people in the world". Like many other Europeans, he misjudged the Aborigines, not recognising their unique skills.
Christianity was introduced to the Americans by who?
Christianity was the religion of the first European settlers. They came here from Europe so that they could have freedom in their practices. In turn the early European settlers began to lead the American aboriginals toward a faith in Christ.
Was it ever illegal for aboriginals to marry Caucasians in Australia?
Yes. The White Settlers of Australia were strongly prejudiced against the Aboriginals believing them to be less intellectually sophisticated and generally barbaric. As a result, marrying them and procreating with them was banned to prevent the proliferation of "uncivilized children." The current attitude in Australia is nothing like this anymore and Aboriginals and White Australians can freely marry.
Who discovered the platypus?
The platypus was found by European settlers in Australia in the 1700s.
What is the demise of Native Americans?
Diseases such as smallpox which they had no immunity to because of foreign European settlers.
Who were the first settlers to arrive in Australia in 1788?
The first European settlers to arrive in Australia were convicts from England, guarded by a large number of marines and officers.
What did settlers call aboriginals?
Maoris
