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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, large numbers of convicts were to the various by the British government. One of the primary reasons for the British settlement of Australia was the establishment of a to alleviate pressure on their overburdened facilities. Over the 80 years more than 165,000 convicts were transported to Australia.

The number of convicts pales compared to the immigrants who arrived in Australia in the In 1852 alone, 370,000 immigrants arrived in Australia. By 1871 the total population had nearly quadrupled from 430,000 to 1.7 million people. The last convicts to be transported to Australia arrived in 1868.

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What difficulties resulted from lack of a strong national government during the 1780s?

The institution of slavery expanded and intensified in the South.


How did the 14th Amendment influence society in the late 1780s?

It didn't. The Fourteenth Amendment wasn't ratified until 1868, after the conclusion of the US Civil War.


When did British leaders begin to talk about the abolition of slavery?

British leaders began to discuss the abolition of slavery in earnest during the late 18th century, particularly in the 1780s. The rise of the abolitionist movement, fueled by moral arguments and activism from groups like the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade, gained significant traction. Key figures such as William Wilberforce emerged, advocating for legislative change, which ultimately culminated in the passage of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act in 1807.


What characteristics did all state governments created during the 1770s and 1780s?

All the states had a governor, a bicameral legislature, and a court system. These elements were all extensions of the English government in the US colonies.


Which developments during the 1780s produced the strongest calls for a new national constitution and government?

During the 1780's, America was in the middle of the Critical Period, the time right after the Revolutionary War, when the future of America was fragile. The people of the country wanted a government that would help the colonies sort out their troubles, both foreign and domestic. The Critical Period ended with the inauguration of George Washington.

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The white house in 1780's got bombed?

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