First Fleet & Origins of Australia Flashcards
1
Q
Where did the first people settle and why
A
Botany Bay because James Mantra, who had come with Captain Cook in 1770, report back that it had good soil, flax, good for trade with China and good timber.
2
Q
Why was Botany Bay unsuitable and where did they move to
A
Lacked both water and fertile soil so unsuitable for cultivation - 26th Jan they sailed to Port Jackson, Sydney Cove.
3
Q
Who was the first governor and when did he come to power
A
7th Feb 1788 - Governor Arthur Phillip
4
Q
How many boarded the First Fleet from Portsmouth
A
1420
5
Q
Why did the British government need a new colony
A
- Penal system was in crisis - convict colony
- Trade benefits
