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How did the 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.
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.
What did the convicts eat in New South Wales when they were shipped?
In New South Wales, convicts were given weekly rations of beef, flour, grain, sugar and tea. In some cases, fresh vegetables were available and the convicts could add them to their stew. Female convicts were given less rations than males based on their work being less strenuous.
Why was the first fleet sent to new south wales?
The First Fleet was sent to New South Wales to bring settlers and convicts.
When did the convicts leave England?
The First Fleet of convicts to Australia departed England in May 1787, and arrived in New South Wales in January 1788.
What colony was founded by debtors and convicts?
Australian colonies, particularly New South Wales.
Who was the Governor of New South Wales who gave land and welcomed the convicts as members of the community once they had served their sentence?
Arthur Phillip gave land to freed convicts to aid in settling New South Wales. He was the first governor of the colony.
Were convicts aboard the first fleet?
Yes. The First Fleet carried convicts, marines to guard them, and officers to oversee the new colony in New South Wales.
What happened to male convicts in New South Wales Australia?
The country of Australia was originally settled as a prison colony of Britain. One of the largest prisons was in New South Wales. Male convicts there would be put to work during their time in prison.
Which states in Australia had convicts?
* New South Wales * Tasmania * Victoria * Queensland * Western Australia
Which countries did the convicts come from?
what countries did
Were there Convicts in the US?
Convicts were indeed sent to North America. Following the American War of Independence, North America was no longer a viable place for Britain to send convicts. this was one of the factors which led to New South Wales being settled as a penal colony.
