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The first colonists were the British convicts, officers and marines, some of whom had wives and children, thereby making up the small component of free settlers.
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What was unique about the first colonists to settle in Australia?
The first colonists to settle in Australia were a mixture of over 700 convicts sent from Britain, and the officers sent to oversee the new colony, under the command of Governor Arthur Phillip. There were also many marines, some of whom brought their wives and children.
What was the first country to send people to colonize North America when it sent Columbus out in the 1400s?
England
When Great Britain colonized Australia who were the first people sent?
The first people sent to colonise Australia were convicts and the officers and marines sent to supervise them.
Who claimed Australia for Great Britain and who were the first colonists sent there?
Lieutenant James Cook claimed the eastern seaboard of Australia in 1770, naming it New South Wales. The First Fleet of English convicts, together with officers, marines and their families, arrived in 1788.
Who were the first settlers and why were they sent to Australia?
England because they were sent as criminals
The explorers were sent out by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in the?
1400s
Where were the first french troops sent to help colonists against the British?
Savannah. ~
How were convicts sent to Australia?
The first convicts were sent to Australia on the First Fleet, which consisted of eleven ships. Subsequent convicts were also sent on ships, as that was the only method for transporting any cargo overseas. There were no aeroplanes.
The first French troops sent to help the colonists fought against the British?
Savannah
Where were the first french troops sent to help the colonists fight against the British?
Savannah. ~
First Australia soldiers sent to south Vietnam?
1962.
Where did the French troops sent to help the colonists first fight against the British?
The battle of saratoga
