YR 8 - Colonising Australia [Part 1] Flashcards
To help you understand the Colonisation of Australia
What happened to the British Empire between 1789 and 1886?
It grew to cover 25 per cent of the globe.
What did Walter Crane think of the British Empire?
He was critical of it as it was built upon the labour of others.
Which exhibition was held in London in 1886?
The Colonial and Indian Exhibition.
Who is the personification of Britain?
Britannia
Which country is depicted next to a kangaroo?
Australia
When did Cook leave Plymouth on the Endeavour?
August 1768
Where was Cook ordered to explore?
The South Pacific Ocean
Which part of Australia did Cook claim and what was it called?
East coast, New South Wales.
Why was ‘Botany Bay’ so named?
Scientists found so many plants there.
What happened when Aboriginal Australian people tried to defend their land?
The British shot them.
