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How long where the convicts on the ship?
Around the time of the first fleet, 1788, sentences for convicts were usually for 7 or 14 years. Severe cases were transported to Australia "for the term of their natural life" . However, many convicts stayed in Australia life as they built entirely new lives in Australia. Opportunities for pardoned convicts were very good, and many went on to become leaders in the new, young colony.
Which of these statements is trueOne of the convicts was shot.The escaped convicts were captured.Both of the convicts escaped from the sergeant and his soldiers.Only one of the convicts was captured?
The escaped convicts were captured.
Could the first fleet convicts draw on the ship?
No. The convicts were taken aboard the ships with nothing more than the clothes they wore at the time of their trial. They were given nothing else except the necessities of life, such as food and water.
How did Captain Cook's military treat the convicts?
Captain Cook had nothing to do with the convicts. He died nine years before the convicts arrived in New South Wales.
Who are the worst convicts?
Most convicts where the worst but theres not really one thats there the worst
Did convicts have an easy life?
Convicts did not have an easy life, as an convict you have limited freedom and limited rights. You can only imagine how hard it would be under the guards supervision and in locked cells.
In which countries has a life term sentence been abolished for convicts?
While there are a number of countries that do not have life sentences for convicts, a few of the larger countries are Portugal, Spain and Norway. Almost every other European country does have life as an option.
How long was the term of transportation for the convicts?
Convicts to Australia were transported for seven years, fourteen years, twenty-one years or the term of their natural life.
How long where the convicts on the ship?
Around the time of the first fleet, 1788, sentences for convicts were usually for 7 or 14 years. Severe cases were transported to Australia "for the term of their natural life" . However, many convicts stayed in Australia life as they built entirely new lives in Australia. Opportunities for pardoned convicts were very good, and many went on to become leaders in the new, young colony.
What types of convicts are there?
There are many types of convicts but the main ones are government service convicts, assigned convicts, expirees, emancipists and ticket of leave convicts.
Which of these statements is trueOne of the convicts was shot.The escaped convicts were captured.Both of the convicts escaped from the sergeant and his soldiers.Only one of the convicts was captured?
The escaped convicts were captured.
What was life like for convicts at Morton bay?
Spartan, with hard work and basic accommodation and food.
What a sentence for qualm?
I found it qualm, when the convicts were given a life sentence, however was not so aggravated.
What was life in Britain for the convicts before they came to Australia?
It wasn't a good life for the convicts because all they did was work all day only got 1 pair of new clothes a year got food once a day had no shoes their feet were swollen .
For approximately how long were most convicts sentenced to stay in Australia?
Convicts were sent to Australia for a term of seven or fourteen years, or "for the term of his/her natural life" - that is, a life sentence. Very few of them ever returned to their home country, even those who had 7 year sentences, because there were better opportunities for them in Australia.
Did the convicts shower?
No convicts didn't have showers!
Where does convicts lives?
convicts live in prison or jail
