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Transportation of criminals to Australia, for instance, gave the British Government a ready source of cheap labour to establish British settlements. It also saved the cost of keeping prisoners in British gaols. Very few transported criminals were able to return to Britain after serving their sentence, many died in the penal colonies. While the term criminal was justified to most prisoners, stealing a loaf of bread when starving in Britain, was often enough to sentence you to transportation.
What else can I help you with?
What was Australia originally established for?
It was established as a penal colony.
Did British originally established Australia to be agricultural?
No, it was established as a penal colony.
What is a penal settlement?
A penal settlement is a colony established by convicts or prisoners - people who have been convicted of a crime.
Was America ever used as a penal colony?
Yes, America was used as a penal colony by the British in the 17th and 18th centuries. Some of the first British colonies in America, such as Georgia and Virginia, were established as penal colonies where convicts were sent to serve their sentences.
Name three colonies established by free settlers?
there was only one colony that was established by free settlers and that was South Australia. the rest were developed with penal colony characteristics
What was Delaware colonys religon?
christiananity
What were the breadbasket colonys?
The middle colonies.
What was Australia originally established as?
Australia was originally established as a penal colony, or convict settlement. The first Europeans to permanently settle in the country were British prisoners, and the officers and marines who led and guarded them.
What was Australia was established as?
Australia was originally established as a penal colony, or convict settlement. The first Europeans to permanently settle in the country were British prisoners, and the officers and marines who led and guarded them.
Where was the first penal colony?
The first penal colony was in New South Wales, Australia, established in 1788 by the British as a place to exile convicts. It was located in Port Jackson, which is present-day Sydney.
The last name of the colonys governor?
none
What was Virginias colonys cash crop?
Tobacco
