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Britain originally used Australia as a penal colony, aka a giant prison, and sent many criminals there. No British people actually moved there at the beginning for a better life or anything. Even though some actually moved out there to visit family members in that prison.
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What year did the aborigines invade Australia?
The Aboriginal people never did invade Australia, The British people did. Aboriginal people roamed Australia long before the British/white people did. (:
Who was the first British group to move to Australia?
The first British colonists to settle parts of Australia in large numbers were convicts, the result of an overflowing prison system in England. They were accompanied by marines and officers, as well as some marines' wives.
Who was the first British man to come to Australia?
The first British man to come to Australia was William Dampier, who first landed on Western Australia's coast on 4 January 1688.Many people believe James Cook was the first Englishman to come to Australia. He was not.
Why Australia joined the British Empire?
Australia did not 'join' the British Empire, the British was the first westerners who set foot on Australia. They stuck the Union Jack down, and claimed Australia as theirs.
What year did British colonization in Australia begin?
British colonisation of Australia began in 1788.
Did people move to Australia in 1788 and 1850 against their will?
Yes, at this time Australia was a British penal colony. Britain shipped convicts/criminals to Australia.
What year did the aborigines invade Australia?
The Aboriginal people never did invade Australia, The British people did. Aboriginal people roamed Australia long before the British/white people did. (:
Who are the Aboriginals and what did they do?
The aboriginals are indigenous people of Australia What did they do ? lived in Australia and then the British people came and colonized Australia.
Can I move to Australia and marry my fiance' if she resides in Australia and I am a British citizen?
Of course you can. You may need a visa.
What will happen if the british move out from northern Ireland?
What would happen if any one particular nationality moved out of a country....? British people have been living in what is now Northern Ireland for centuries - where would they move out to...? that is like asking where would all the white people in Australia move out to....or where would all the African-Americans move out of the USA to...? in short - it will never happen.
Why do Britons hate Australia?
There is no indication that the British people have ill feelings about Australia.
What diseases did British people bring to Australia?
Cholera.
Who was the first British group to move to Australia?
The first British colonists to settle parts of Australia in large numbers were convicts, the result of an overflowing prison system in England. They were accompanied by marines and officers, as well as some marines' wives.
What group of people did the British send to Australia to get them out of England?
Convicts
How did the English colonization impact the language and religion of Australia?
The people of the first settlements were British, so that is why we speak English today and most of the people living in Australia are Christian.
How did Australia colonial history shape its society?
The British settled Australia as a prison colony. Today, about 92 percent of Australia's people are of British or other European ancestry. The official language is English.
Why did goats move to Australia?
Goats did not move to Australia as Australia is an island and goats are not very good swimmers. People bought goats to Australia either by boat or plane to breed them for their meat, milk and fibre.
