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What was the orignal purpose of the British colony in Australia?
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What was the original purpose in the British colony in Australia?
to create a place to send prisoners
Who was to settle the British colony in Australia?
Governor Arthur Phillip led the First Fleet to Australia, establishing the first British colony in the land.
Who began the country of Australia?
The British Colony's
What was Australia like under the british colony?
hard
Which large city became the first British colony in Australia?
The first British colony in Australia was Sydney. It was not a large city, but a very small settlement originally established as a penal colony at Port Jackson.
Australia was first settled as a?
Australia was first settled as a penal colony, housing the excess convicts from England. However, this was not its only purpose. It was set up to become its own self-sufficient colony as the British wanted a strong presence in the Pacific. The continent also provided the British Empire with natural resources.
What type of colony did Britain establish in Australia?
Australia was originally a penal colony. This means that British convicts were shipped off to Australia to serve their sentences.
Which large city became the first British colony in Australia in 1788?
The first British colony in Australia was Sydney. It was not a large city, but a very small settlement originally established as a penal colony at Port Jackson.
What purpose did Australia serve Great Britain?
it was a penal colony
What country once ruled Australia?
Australia was once a colony of Great Britain.
What is the largest former british colony south of the equator?
Australia is the largest former British colony south of the equator. It gained independence from Britain in 1901 and is now a sovereign nation.
Which of the British colonies is the best to live in Canada Australia etc?
Of the two British colonies, Canada is the best British colony to live compared to Australia.
