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Convicts originally come from Australia, the term was used to refer to the prisoners who were sent there from the 18th to the early 20th century as part of the British colonial practice of penal transportation.

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What did the convicts do?

The convicts literally built the colony. They constructed the buildings, roads and bridges and quarried the stone for building as well as cutting down the trees. They established the first farms and crops, and tended the livestock. Some convicts were assigned as servants or tradesmen to free settlers. Other, educated convicts were given work that suited their education; for example, one of Australia's most famous convicts was the architect Francis Greenway.


What colour do convicts wear?

In many prison systems worldwide, convicts typically wear uniforms in a solid color such as orange, khaki, or grey to distinguish them from other individuals and to promote security within the facility. The color of the uniform may vary depending on the specific prison or country.


What do slaves and convicts have in common?

Slaves and convicts are both individuals who have been deprived of their freedom. Slaves are forced into unpaid labor against their will, while convicts are incarcerated as punishment for committing a crime. Both groups historically have faced severe oppression and exploitation.


Which colony was mostly inhabited by convicts?

It was the first European colony in Australia, at Sydney in 1988. The English established the colony in order to relocate the convicts from the overcrowded prisons in England. In spite of their heritage, many of the Australians of today are honest people. The convicts were not the first settlers: the original Australians had already been there for maybe 50,000 years.


What were some punishments the convicts got if they misbehaved?

Convicts who misbehaved could be subjected to floggings, solitary confinement, hard labor, or restraints. They could also have their rations reduced or face longer periods of imprisonment. In extreme cases, convicts could be transported to more remote penal colonies or have their sentence extended.