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Prior to the revolutionary war which formed the USA, another 60,000 convicts were sent to North America (some sources say 50,000).
About 165,000 British convicts were transported to Australia between 1788 and 1868.
British convicts were also sent to Canada, as well as to its outposts in India, the Cape of Good Hope, Bermuda and Mauritius. Figures for these convicts are unknown, particularly as some of them were then sent on to Australia.
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How did convicts return to England?
why didnt many convicts return to England
Who was sent to Australia by this Europe country?
Convicts were sent to Australia by England.
Where did convicts come from?
The convicts who landed on the shores of Australia originally came from England. Later fleets included Irish, Scottish and Welsh, but the majority were English. The Irish who came were often political convicts, sent for their rebellion against England.
Who was captain Arthur Phillip with when he arrived?
Captain Arthur Phillip commanded the First Fleet to Australia. He accompanied the hundreds of convicts who were sent from England, as well as the marines and officers sent to guard and supervise the convicts.
How many of the convicts were women?
The figures for how many female convicts were sent to Australia vary from between 24 700 and 24 960.
Were convicts sent to Darwin?
There were no convicts sent to Darwin. Darwin was only established some time after transportation of convicts to Australia ceased.
How many convicts were sent to Australia during the second fleet?
=apparantly there are 717 convicts 191 marines and 1 190 officers=
Where were convicts sent before 1775?
Prior to 1775, convicts were sent to parts of North America and the West Indies.
What were the convicts collectively called that were sent to Australia?
They were simply called "convicts".
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.
When was the First Fleet sent?
The First Fleet of ships carrying convicts to Australia departed Portsmouth, England on 13 May 1787.
Who sent convicts from England to Australia?
Great Britain sent convicts to Australia. To be more specific, it was the British Home Secretary, Thomas Townshend, also known as Lord Sydney, who ordered the transportation of convicts to New South Wales. The city of Sydney, which grew from the first settlement, is named after Lord Sydney.
