Pre-Col Victoria Flashcards
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What were the names of the four explorers who mapped the victorian coast?
John Murray, Matthew Flinders, Nicolas Baudin, George Bass
What year did the first fleet arrive in Botany Bay
1788
How many convicts were transported to New South Wales between 1788 and 1844?
82,000
What was the main reason the settlement at Sullivans Bay failed in 1803?
Lack of timber and fresh water
When did the Henty Brothers arrive in Portland?
1834
What was William Buckley’s significance to European and Aboriginal relations
He was an escaped convict who lived with the Wathaurong tribe for 32 years, providing valuable information about Aboriginal culture and lifestyle
What were the two main uses of land by Europeans in Victoria before the 1860s Gold Rushes?
Pastoral leases for sheep and cattle grazing
What major natural features were altered by Europeans to suit their agricultural needs?
Forests cleared, swamps drained, waterways diverted
What was the primary reason for European sealers and whalers operating in Victorian waters before the 1830s?
To exploit the marine resources, leading to conflicts and exploitation of Aboriginal people.
ow did European colonization impact the natural vegetation such as Murnong (daisy yam)?
Murnong was decimated by sheep and cattle grazing, leading to its near disappearance.
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